Travel & Tourism
Aims
To develop broad skills, knowledge and understanding of the travel and tourism industry
To apply their knowledge and understanding of travel & tourism and use research, evaluation and problem-solving skills in vocational contexts
To help pupils to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines, work independently and within teams
Participate in visits to travel & tourism organisations and destinations
Staff
Mrs McCracken
Miss Forbes
Mrs Jones
Mrs Higgins
Miss McCracken
Miss Pickering
Miss Watterson
Key Stage 3
Tourism is studied as part of the Geography Curriculum in Year 10.
Key Stage 4
BTEC Level 2 First Award & First Certificate in Travel & Tourism
Exam Board: Edexcel
75% portfolio, 25% external exam (Equivalencies – Award = 1 GCSE, Certificate = 2 GCSEs)
Units studied include:
Compulsory:
Unit 1 – The UK Travel & Tourism Sector – EXTERNAL exam - 25%
Unit 2 – UK Travel & Tourism Destinations
Optional:
Unit 3 - The Development of Travel & Tourism in the UK
Unit 4 - International Travel & Tourism Destinations
Unit 5 - Factors Affecting Worldwide Travel & Tourism
Unit 6 - The Travel & Tourism Customer Experience
Post 16
Exam Board – Edexcel, RQF
Extended Certificate
58% external assessment
42% internal assessment
Compulsory:
Unit 1- the World of Travel & Tourism
Unit 2 – Global Destinations
Unit 3 – Principles of Marketing in Travel & Tourism
Optional:
Unit 9 – Visitor Attractions
Exam Board – Edexcel, RCF, National Diploma
29% external assessment
71% internal assessment
Compulsory:
Unit 1- the World of Travel & Tourism
Unit 2 – Global Destinations
Unit 3 – Principles of Marketing in Travel & Tourism
Unit 4 - Managing the Customer Experience in Travel and Tourism
Unit 5 - Travel and Tourism Enterprises
Unit 16 - Researching Current Travel Trends and Key Issues in Travel and Tourism
Optional Units
Unit 9 – Visitor Attractions
Unit 15 - Recruitment and selection in Travel and Tourism
Skills Developed
Organisation
Communication
Leadership
Problem-solving
IT skills
Research and communication skills
Presentation skills
Teamwork
Ability to work to deadlines
Customer service skills
Attention to detail
Careers
Pilot
Travel agent
Hotel manager
Marketing
Customer service
Air Traffic Controller
Airport security
Event organiser
Holiday representative
Tour manager
Outdoor activities manager
