BTEC Travel and Tourism
Staff
Mrs R Morland
Mrs J Hodges
Mr T Blazak
Course Outcome: Level 2 Certificate: Pass, Merit, Distinction http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/travel-and-tourism- 2013-nqf.html
Why Study This Subject? This course is designed to inspire students to consider a career in the Travel and Tourism sector. This is a very broad area and encompasses travel, business, customer services, ICT and communication. It will allow students to develop their knowledge and understanding by applying their learning and skills in a work-related context and give them the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge of, and develop skills in the Travel and Tourism sector. The majority of work completed is assessed internally.
What Skills Will I Develop?
- Presentation skills (using ICT)
- Report writing – clarity and precision (Literacy skills)
- Costing and budgeting (Numeracy)
- Researching information
- Business awareness
- Communication Skills
- Time-keeping and independent work
- Customer Services
- Awareness of the opportunities within the Travel and Tourism Sector.
What Will I Study?
- Four units:
- Unit 1: The UK Travel and Tourism Sector
- Unit 2: UK Travel and Tourism destinations
- Unit 4: International Travel and Tourism destinations
- Unit 5: Factors affecting worldwide Travel and Tourism
How Will I Be Assessed?
- 1 x Externally assessed exam (25% of marks)
- 3 x Internally assessed controlled assessment – portfolio of evidence (75% of marks)