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Travel and Tourism

Travel broadens the mind

BTEC Technical Award Specification

The Travel and Tourism industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK. The value of tourism to the UK economy is approximately £209 billion, and the sector employs around 4 million people. The travel and tourism sector is recognised globally as being fast-paced and dynamic, providing a range of employment opportunities both directly and indirectly across the world.

You will study:

This course will give you the opportunity to develop knowledge and technical skills in a practical learning environment.

You will also develop key skills through vocational contexts, by exploring the aims of different travel and tourism organisations, the features of tourist destinations, how organisations meet customer requirements, and the influences on global travel and tourism.

Assessment

  • Travel and Tourism Organisations and Destinations. In this component, you will investigate travel and tourism organisations, their aims and how they work together. You will explore types of travel and tourism, the features that make destinations appealing to visitors and different travel routes
  • Customer Needs in Travel and Tourism. In this component, you will investigate how organisations use market research to identify travel and tourism trends, and customer needs and preferences. You will apply your understanding by selecting products and services and planning a holiday to meet customer needs and preferences.
  • Influences on Global Travel and Tourism. In this component, you will explore the different factors that may influence global travel and tourism, and how travel and tourism organisations and destinations respond to these factors. You will examine the potential impacts of tourism at global destinations and how destinations can manage the impacts of tourism and control tourism development to achieve sustainable tourism,

Careers/Further Education

These qualifications give learners the opportunity to progress to higher education to study a BTEC Higher National in International Travel and Tourism Management, a degree in a Travel and Tourism discipline or a degree where travel and tourism-related skills and knowledge may be advantageous. The qualifications will also prepare learners for direct employment in the travel and tourism sector. 

For more information please contact Mr Forton

Our Schools

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. Our schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils. The Trust was initially established in 2015. We believe that all of our schools have strengths and areas to develop, and that all can improve through sharing expertise and wisdom. The Trust understands that there will be excellent practice in each school, and that every school will be able to contribute to the development of the Trust as a whole.

Our Schools

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. Our schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils. The Trust was initially established in 2015. We believe that all of our schools have strengths and areas to develop, and that all can improve through sharing expertise and wisdom. The Trust understands that there will be excellent practice in each school, and that every school will be able to contribute to the development of the Trust as a whole.

Sheringham Sixth Form

Holt Road, Sheringham
Norfolk
NR26 8ND

01263 820821
rkeshavarz@sheringhamsixthform.co.uk
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Synergy Multi-Academy Trust

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. Our schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils. The Trust was initially established in 2015. We believe that all of our schools have strengths and areas to develop, and that all can improve through sharing expertise and wisdom. The Trust understands that there will be excellent practice in each school, and that every school will be able to contribute to the development of the Trust as a whole.

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