BTEC First Travel Tourism

BTEC First - Travel Tourism

• Course Level: BTEC First
• Duration: 1 Year
• Start date: September 2010
• Awarded By: Edexcel

Introduction to course
We offer a range of trips that are both assignment based and educational. Past trips have included Thorpe Park, the World Travel Market, London Dungeon and the Science Museum. We also offer a residential trip. This year's destination was Cyprus.

Course Details
A BTEC First Diploma is made up of six units; three core units are The UK Travel and Tourism Industry, UK Travel and Tourism Destinations and Exploring marketing in Travel and Tourism. Upon completion of 6 units this qualification is the equivalent to 5 GCSEs.

Where the course lead
The course can lead to the BTEC National or to employment in the Travel and Tourism Industry.

Course Assessment
This course is assignment based giving you an opportunity to receive feedback from your teachers and improve your work and grades.

Careers
These are just some of the sectors of the industry you may choose to work in: Airlines/Airport Tour Operators Hotel Travel Agent