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Can be studied at:
✔️Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Examination Board:
Entry Requirements:
4+ in Maths
4+ in English Language or Literature
Plus appropriate pathway entry requirements (see Admissions)
Are you interested in travel, holidays, destinations and the tourism industry? This course explores how the travel and tourism sector operates, how destinations attract visitors and how organisations market their services. You will develop practical, transferable skills in research, communication, customer service and problem-solving.
The qualification is equivalent in size to one A level and can be studied alongside other A levels or Level 3 qualifications.
Who is the course for?
This course is ideal for students who enjoy learning about different countries and cultures, are interested in working with people and want to understand the business behind travel and tourism. It suits learners who enjoy a mixture of independent research, written assignments, practical tasks and examinations.
When you have completed the qualification and depending on your other options, you will have a range of progression pathways to choose from. These include moving on to employment, apprenticeship or further study at university
Units covered
Students complete four units: three compulsory units and one optional unit.
Unit 1: The World of Travel and Tourism – explore the structure, scale and importance of the travel and tourism industry.
Unit 2: Global Destinations – investigate worldwide destinations, their features, appeal and suitability for different visitors.
Unit 3: Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism – learn about customer needs, market research and how to create a marketing plan.
One optional unit
How is the course assessed?
External examination: Unit 1 is assessed through a 1.5-hour written examination set and marked by Pearson.
External set task: Unit 2 involves research preparation followed by a supervised assessment.
Internal coursework: Unit 3 involves assignments and a marketing plan, drawing together knowledge from across the course.
Optional unit coursework: assessed internally through assignments, such as reports and presentations.
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