What is it worth?
BTEC Travel and Tourism is worth equivalent to 2 GCSE’s you can achieve the following:
Distinction (equivalent to 2 x A grades)
Merit (equivalent to 2 x B grades)
Pass (equivalent to 2 x C grades)
Stating a new course is exciting, BTEC Travel and Tourism is a great way to study, putting you in charge of your learning. BTEC firsts are work related so you will be focusing on the work that interests you. |
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WHY PICK THIS?
Its project based so you do not have the pressure of exams. Plus you get to visit different places and organise your own trips.
Days out to the Coast
Visit the airport
Fieldwork
Hands on projects
How and when is it taught?
It is taught in 6 lessons per week and we teach it in units (topics) and then at the end of each project you do an assignment which is project based in the classroom with loads of help from your teachers.
You only have to do 3 units.
Below is a brief summary of some of the Units
| Unit 1 |
The UK Travel and Tourism Industry |
| Unit 2 |
Exploring customer service in the Travel and Tourism industry |
| Unit 3 |
UK Travel and Tourism destinations |
| Unit 4 |
UK European Holiday destinations |
| Unit 5 |
Exploring Marketing in Travel and Tourism |
BTEC encourages:
- Responsibility for your own learning
- Skill development
- Independence
- Self reliance
- Organisation
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Most people have experienced Tourism, whether it is trekking in the Andes Mountains of South America, enjoying a package holiday to Spain or spending a day out at a visitor attraction in the UK – so this course is suitable for everyone.
What can I do with BTEC Travel and Tourism?
Tourism will always be a growing industry with destinations adding to the brochures every year. The desire to travel becomes stronger and stronger. This BTEC is a stepping stone to a whole range of opportunities. You could move onto AS, applied A level, BTEC level 3 or a Diploma. The skills you develop can lead you into employment in the tourism and service industry, media, ICT, Journalism, teaching and many more.
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You can collect more detailed information about the subject Mrs O Neill in Room 406 |
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