BTEC First Diploma Travel & Tourism (Level 2)
BTEC
In South Shields
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BTEC
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South shields
The Diploma is made up of a number of units some practical based and others classroom based. To gain a First Diploma in Travel and Tourism a student must complete THREE Core Units and THREE Specialist Units. Core units: The UK Travel & Tourism Industry. Exploring Customer Service in Travel & Tourism. UK Travel and Tourism Destinations. Specialist Units. European.
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About this course
You will need to be at least 16 years of age when you start the course and normally have attained at least 4 GCSE subjects at level D or equivalent.
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Course information:
BTEC First Diploma Travel & Tourism (Level 2)
Course content:
The Diploma is made up of a number of units some practical based and others classroom based. To gain a First Diploma in Travel and Tourism a student must complete
THREE Core Units and
THREE Specialist Units.
Core units:
· The UK Travel & Tourism Industry
· Exploring Customer Service in Travel & Tourism
· UK Travel and Tourism Destinations
Specialist Units
· European Holiday Destinations
· Exploring Marketing in Travel & Tourism
· Business Skills for Travel & Tourism
· Developing Employability Skills for Travel & Tourism
· Planning Visits for Travel & Tourism
NB: Circumstances may cause the non availability of some Specialist Units.
Course structure:
This is a one year full time course. Students will be required to spend at least 360 hours on taught or directed study over the year. Students will also follow courses in the three Key Skills of Communication, Application of Number and IT.
This course could include activities that may take place outside the conventional lecture time. These activities are a compulsory part of the course.
Assessment procedure:
Assessment is by a combination of submitted assignments and practical tasks that are internally assessed and then externally verified.
Qualifications achieved:
First Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Level 2)
Progression opportunities:
The First Diploma in Travel and Tourism is aimed at individuals who may be considering a career within or associated with the Travel and Tourism industry.
It may also be used as an entry qualification for the BTEC National in Travel and Tourism.
Free study and financial support:
Most full-time students do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, if you have just left school, you may be eligible for an Educational Maintenance Allowance. Please ask us about â€-Money Matters†for more details.
BTEC First Diploma Travel & Tourism (Level 2)