Do you dream of adventure? Studying Travel and Tourism gives you chance to learn sector-specific knowledge in a practical, applied context.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT:
Mr W Beaumont
EXAMINATION BOARD:
edexcel / pearson
LEVEL:
BTEC Level 2 Tech Award in Travel and Tourism
WEBSITE
Course outline
The BTEC Tech award in Travel and Tourism is for students who want to acquire knowledge and technical 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.
Students gain the opportunity to develop sector-specific knowledge and skills in a practical learning environment. You will develop:
knowledge that underpins the effective use of skills, processes and attitudes in the sector such as the appeal of different tourist destinations to different types of customer, and the factors that influence travel and tourism
skills such as researching different travel and tourism organisations, the features of tourist destinations, and the products and services available to meet the needs of different customers
attitudes that are considered to be very important in the travel and tourism sector, including how to develop tourism while respecting the environment and local communities.
Assessment method
| Unit | % of final grade | Type of Assessment | Additional details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component 1 | 30% | Internal | Travel and Tourism Organisations and Destinations |
| Component 2 | 30% | Internal | Customer Needs in Travel and Tourism |
| Component 3 | 40% | External | Influences on Global Travel and Tourism |
The future
Students might consider progression to A Levels as preparation for entry to higher education in a range of subjects, or study of a vocational qualification at Level 3, such as a BTEC National in Travel and Tourism, which prepares learners to enter employment or apprenticeships, or to move on to higher education by studying a degree in the tourism sector. The tourism sector supports many jobs both locally and internationally, so if you dream of travel, it might be the course for you.
