Travel and Tourism

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Travel broadens the mind

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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

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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