BTEC National Diploma in Travel & Tourism Level 3

Course information:
BTEC National Diploma in Travel & Tourism Level 3

Course content:
The qualification prepares learners for employment in the sector and is suitable for 16-19 year olds who have decided to enter this area of work. The course provides the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skill for a learner to progress into higher education and/or employment in the travel & tourism industry.

Programme Structure
Core Units - all

four must be taken. * Investigating
* Travel and Tourism
* The Business of Travel and Tourism
* The UK as a Destination
* Customer Service in Travel and Tourism

Specialist Units â€"

fourteen units must be taken * Marketing Travel and Tourism Products and Services
* Preparing for Employment in the Travel and Tourism Industry
* The European Travel Market
* Long-haul Travel Destinations
* Retail and Business Travel Operations
* Investigating the Cruise Sector
* Sustainable Tourism Development
* Tour Operations
* Special Interest Tourism
* Roles and Responsibilities of Holiday Representatives
* Passenger Transport Issues for the Travel and Tourism Industry
* Events, Conferences and Exhibitions
* Tourism in Rural Areas
* The Appeal and Importance of UK Visitor Attractions
* Hospitality Operations in Travel and Tourism
* Entertainment for Holidaymakers
* Work Experience in the Travel and Tourism Industry
* Residential Study Visit
* Airfares and Ticketing (IATA Level 1)
* Handling Air Passengers
* Working with Children in Holiday Play Settings
* Current Issues in Travel and Tourism
NB: Circumstances may cause the non availability of some Specialist Units.

Course structure:
This is a two year full time course. Students will be required to spend at least 900 hours on taught or directed study over the two years. 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.

Entry requirements:
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 C or equivalent. Dual award science at C or above counts as 2 GCSE passes. It is preferred for the candidate to have GCSE Maths and English at C grade wherever possible.

Qualifications achieved:
BTEC National Diploma in Travel and Tourism

Progression opportunities:
A BTEC National Diploma develops learners†skills and understanding of work within a vocational context. BTEC National Diplomas offer direct progression on to BTEC Higher National programmes, BTEC Foundation Degree Programmes and beyond. BTEC Nationals are recognised by higher education institutions and attract UCAS points.

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.