BTEC National Diploma Travel and Tourism
BTEC
In Walthamstow
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Walthamstow
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Duration
2 Years
Upon completion of 18 units this qualification is the equivelent of 3 A levels, allowing progression to higher education courses.
Important information
Government funding available
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About this course
5 GCSE grades A* - C are normally required, including English Language. Alternatively, a MERIT grade in BTEC First Diploma or GNVQ Intermediate in a relevant vocational area would also be suitable, normally supported by a GCSE grade C in English. You may also be required to take a diagnostic test to ensure you are suitable for the course.
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Subjects
- Tourism
Course programme
BTEC National Diploma - Travel & Tourism
- Course Level: BTEC National Diploma
- Duration: 2 Year
- Start date: September 2010
- Awarded By: Edexcel
This is a practical, work-related course. All students take four core units which are: Investigating Travel and Tourism, The Business of Travel and Tourism, The UK as a Destination, and Customer Service in Travel and Tourism. In addition, you will study specialist units such as Retail and Business Travel, Marketing Travel and Tourism Products and Air fares and Ticketing. The course also includes a two week work experience unit. 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
Upon completion of 18 units this qualification is the equivelent of 3 A levels, allowing progression to higher education courses.
Where the course lead
Widely accepted at many Universities, this is an ideal course for those wishing to further study tourism and business related courses. Alternatively, you may wish to go straight into employment.
This course combines well with
You could even combine this with an A level. Past students have taken Business and Law alongside this course.
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
BTEC National Diploma Travel and Tourism