Sixth Form Subjects

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate - Travel & Tourism

 Course Overview

This qualification is designed to support students who are interested in learning about the travel and tourism industry alongside other fields of study.
It gives a broad introduction to the travel and tourism industry, with an emphasis on core knowledge and fundamental skills that are transferable across other sectors.

Course Content and Assessment

This qualification includes three mandatory units covering the following content areas:

• Unit 1 The World of Travel and Tourism
• Unit 2 Global Destinations
• Unit 3 Principles of marketing in travel and tourism

A further optional unit will be studied on either visitor attractions or events, conferences and exhibitions
(to be confirmed)

To achieve the BTEC qualification students are required to complete two written exams varying from 1.5 – 3 hours in length.
Students are required to complete a portfolio of evidence for Units 2 and 3 to include a written report, presentation and other evidence accepted by the exam board.

Topics of Study

• 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 business.
• Visitor attractions - investigate the nature and role of both built and natural visitor attractions, their commercial success, appeal, response to diverse visitor needs and the importance of delivering a memorable visitor experience.
• Learning of resource and financial planning, gaining an insight into a wide range of events, conferences and exhibitions that are relevant to the travel and tourism industry.

Learning Methods

A wide variety of teaching strategies will be used, including direct instruction in classrooms, investigative and practical work, group and peer work, private study and e-learning

Future Pathways

The qualification will give learners transferable knowledge, understanding and broad skills aimed at further study and employment, these are:

• Cognitive and problem-solving skills: using critical thinking, approaching non-routine problems, applying expert and creative solutions
• Interpersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation
  Intrapersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.
• The ability to learn independently
• The ability to research actively and methodically
• The ability to give presentations and be active group members.
• Effective writing
• Analytical skills
• Creative development.
  
  

 Entry Requirements

Grade 5 in GCSE English.

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• English
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