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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism

at Our Lady'S Catholic College, Lancaster · college

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The travel and tourism industry –the travel and tourism industry in the UK is growing and is of major importance to the economy. Learners will develop the skills needed to examine, interpret and analyse a variety of statistics that measure the importance of tourism to the UK. Different types of destinations and their importance –learners will investigate the features and appeal of global destinations. Principles of marketing in travel and tourism –learners will explore how to develop a successful marketing plan for use by travel and tourism organisations to attract and engage with customers using research data. Learners select one optional unit to support their progression to travel and tourism and other courses in higher education. This will be Unit 9 Visitor Attractions. To ensure the course’s vocational content students will be expected to study and visit local visitor attractions and complete fieldwork.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE or equivalent pass at grade 4 or higher (at least one of which is in Maths or English)

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Our Lady's Catholic College

    Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Lancaster

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