Full Time BTEC First Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Course Code: 2470)

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 2
DURATION 1 year
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across most days of the week between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 16 hours per week
TOTAL FEE
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE
ADDITIONAL COSTS There will be some additional expenses for materials , educational visits and a uniform.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Edexcel/London Qualifications
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will have met one of the following entry requirements and attended a successful interview with satisfactory references pproviding information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance:

3 GCSEs at grades A*- D preferably to include Maths and English; or
GNVQ Foundation in Travel and Tourism; or
BTEC Introductory Certificate/Diploma in Travel and Tourism; or
Other recognised UK/Overseas related FE Level 1 awards.

PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This course is designed for students who want to pursue careers in Travel and Tourism and will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.

The course is made up of six units, three core units that all students take and three specialist units, which enable students to study a particular area in more depth. Work experience is an integral part of the course and all students will have to participate in this activity. On successful completion of this programme students can progress onto FE Level 3 awards at Croydon College or other institutions.

In addition to studying Key Skills the subjects covered will include:

Introduction to the Business of Travel and Tourism;
Introduction to Customer Service in Travel and Tourism;
Introduction to Marketing in Travel and Tourism;
Introduction to Tourist Destinations;
Introduction to the Travel and Tourism Industry;
Organising a Travel and Tourism Event;
Travel and Tourism Study Visit; and
Work-based Project within the Travel and Tourism Industry.


PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
On successful completion students may wish to progress onto BTEC Diploma in Travel Operations Level 3.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE Through portfolio work
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE No work experience at this time. Excursions will be notified to students during enrolment.
READING LISTS This will be given to students at the start of term.