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Level 2 Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism

at Gateshead College, Gateshead · college

Level 2Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

You’ll study all aspects of the travel and tourism industry including world and UK holiday destinations and attractions. You will develop your knowledge of the travel and tourism industry, looking at how airlines, tour operators, hotels, travel agents and visitor attractions operate. You will develop skills around customer service and explore how to sell travel and tourism products. Due to the popularity of a job as a holiday representative you will also get the chance to develop your knowledge and understanding of the role by greeting passengers on arrival and presenting a welcome meeting. You will gain valuable work experience in a real environment as well as attend visits to travel and tourism destinations and organisations. You could enter employment as a holiday representative, travel advisor, hotel receptionist or a role within an airline or tourist attraction.

What you need to get on

Please see factsheet

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • BALTIC CAMPUS

    Quarryfield Road Baltic Business Quarter, GATESHEAD, NE8 3BE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · GATESHEAD
  • 7 September 2026 · GATESHEAD

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