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Travel & Tourism (BTEC) Level 3 Pearson (Edexcel) (note: this is a proposal, subject to
Head of Department:
Mr J Kimber Mr E Reynolds
Teaching Staff:
Mr J Kimber Mr J Follows Mr E Reynolds
Course Content
Unit 1
The World of Travel and Tourism
Unit 2
Global Destinations
Unit 3
Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism
Unit 4
Events, Conferences and Exhibitions
Expectations
Students need an interest in current affairs, geography, business and a willingness to engage in discussion and debate. Good reading skills and an ability to interpret written text and data is essential.
change and may not occur in 2022)
Overview
Studying BTEC Travel & Tourism will assist you in understanding and developing a knowledge of how one of the world’s largest industries operates. Not only will you explore wthe geographical world, you will understand the intricacies between tourism, business and the natural world.
Future Pathway
In addition to the travel
and tourism sector-specific content, the requirements
of the qualification will
mean that learners develop transferable skills, which are highly regarded by higher education providers and employers. The qualification will give learners transferable knowledge, understanding and broad skills such
as communicating and presenting ideas.
Key Skills
The ability to interpret information (written and numerical) and write clearly and fluently using geographical and business language.
Recommended Entry Requirements
Working towards a Grade 4 or above in both Maths and English and a Grade 4 in Geography.
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