BTEC National Diploma In Travel And Tourism
BTEC
In Southport
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Southport
The course aims to offer a specialist vocational qualification that focuses on the travel and tourism industry, providing the knowledge and understanding of this dynamic industry.
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Location
Start date
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About this course
5 GCSE at Grade C (including English Language and Maths)or equivalent.
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Course programme
Course Aims:
The course aims to offer a specialist vocational qualification that focuses on the travel and tourism industry, providing the knowledge and understanding of this dynamic industry.
Course Content:
Year one
Investigating Travel and Tourism
The UK as a Destination
Customer Service in Travel and Tourism
Marketing Travel and Tourism Products and Services
Long- haul Travel Destinations
Retail and Business Travel Operations
Investigating the Cruise Sector
Special Interest Tourism
The Appeal and Importance of UK Visitor Attractions
Year two
The Business of Travel and Tourism
Preparing for Employment in the Travel and Tourism Industry
Sustainable Tourism Development
Tour Operations
Roles and Responsibilities of Holiday Representatives
Events, Conferences and Exhibitions
Work Experience in the Travel and Tourism Industry
Airfares and Ticketing (IATA Level 1)
Handling Air Passengers
Progression:
Successful students can progress onto a Foundation Degree course at Southport College or onto Higher Education courses at other institutions. Successful students can also move into employment within the industry.
Awarding Body:
Edexcel
Exam:
Range of assessments including external assessment by awarding body and internal assessments to build up a portfolio of evidence.
Qualification:
BTEC National Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Level:
3
Other Costs:
Please note that at the start of the course there is a 50 payment to cover costs towards local trips, Alton Towers, Liverpool sightseeing and Travel shows to enhance the delivery of your programme.
Further costs will be required for residential trips, details of which can be discussed at interview.
1st year - Overseas European residential
2nd year - Overseas Long Haul residential
Duration:
Two years full-time
Please Note:
Courses are offered subject to viability of group size as defined by Southport College. The information in this leaflet is accurate at the date of printing only. Please refer to Southport College for confirmation.
BTEC National Diploma In Travel And Tourism