Travel and Tourism

Introduction to the Travel & Tourism Industry BTEC Diploma Level 1

Travel and Tourism BTEC Diploma Level 2

Travel and Tourism BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3

Course area information

Our level 2 and 3 courses within Travel and Tourism are designed to help you progress into higher education or onto a career in travel, tourism or leisure.  
You will study travel and tourism today, business, marketing, customer services and specialist units.

Students also have the opportunity to work within their own travel agency Gate 7.
 

Gate 7

Travel and Tourism students are ready for take off with the launch of their own travel advice service.   The service was launched with an event attended by staff and students from the college, all looking for advice for this years summer holidays.

The launch by students on the Level 2 Diploma and Extended Diploma Level 3 courses is the first step towards a fully operating travel agency, when  it is hoped students will be able to sell holidays as well as making recommendations.

The current service for staff, students and the local community includes providing recommendations for holiday destinations as well as advice on climate, national holidays, currency, and offer important information.
 

"The tutors are great - very helpful and good at their jobs. It's a pleasure having them teach me."

Sam Jackson - Travel & Tourism BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3

Ex-Laurence Jackson School

Barcelona Trip

This March students on BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism Level 3, years 1 & 2, went on a fantastic residential visit to Barcelona, Spain.   On the first day the group travelled from Redcar to Newcastle Airport, flying to Gerona Airport.   When they touched down they headed to the popular tourist destination of Lloret de Mar.   The resort, set 45 minutes outside Barcelona, was a beautiful base for the students and offered an easy journey into the city.

ON the second day the group headed to the city early, first stop the magnificent gothic cathedral Sagrada Familia.   Second stop with to the beautiful scenic Park Guell before heading to the Gaudi Museum to see some of the work by the influential designer and artist.

Day three was a visit to the famous football stadium, Nou Camp, where students were given a guided tour of the arena.   Next it was off to the Olympic Village where students were also given guided tours of the area that housed the athletes for the 1992 games.

The last day was a chill out before heading to the airport to return home.   Students were involved in the planning and organisation of the trip.   They planned a welcome meeting for holiday makers, made a transport transfer link announcement and saw over seas holiday reps in action.

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