Travel & Tourism A Level

A Level

In Worthing

Free

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Worthing

  • Duration

    2 Years

By investigating different areas of travel & tourism the course gives you a broad knowledge and understanding of the travel & tourism industry. Please visit our website of which has more information about this course as well as many others. www.worthing.ac.uk

Facilities

Location

Start date

Worthing (West Sussex)
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Sandition Way, BN FD

Start date

On request

About this course

You should have a minimum of 5 GCSE's at A* - C.

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Subjects

  • Tourism
  • Full Time

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Course programme


Travel & Tourism

Applied A Level
This is a double award equivalent to two AS/A Levels . It can be combined with other AS/A Levels

What is this course about?
By investigating different areas of travel & tourism the course gives you a broad knowledge and understanding of the travel & tourism industry.

What topics will I study?

AS UNITS
  • The Travel & Tourism Industry - Exam
  • Travel & Tourism Customers - Assignment
  • Destination Britain - Assignment
  • Travelling Safely - Exam
  • Destination Europe - Assignment
  • Resort Operations - Assignment


A2 UNITS
  • Travel Organisations - Assignment
  • Responsible Tourism - Exam
  • Current Issues in Travel & Tourism - Assignment
  • Working in Travel & Tourism - Assignment
  • Special Interest Holidays - Assignment
  • Promotion and Sales in Travel & Tourism - Exam


How will my work be assessed?

At both AS and A2
By a combination of external exams and internally assessed coursework assignments (see above). Two pieces of coursework are submitted in December and you will sit an exam in January. Two further pieces of coursework are submitted in May, and you will sit an exam in June.



Frequently asked questions



What knowledge do I need to succeed?
You will not need any prior knowledge of the travel & tourism industry, but a willingness to learn and an interest in the travel industry are essential.

What skills will I need to develop to succeed?
Good time management skills, an ability to work independently and enthusiasm for coursework are essential.

What are the lessons like?
We use a wide range of teaching methods throughout the course including presentations, discussions, group work and lots of independent research.

As much of the course is coursework based, you will often be working on assignments during lessons.

You will also do role-plays and practical work developing a range of vocational skills.

What have I got to do to do well?
You need to complete all work set, keep up to date, listen, participate and attend all lessons.

What students say about this course?
"Very interesting, I know have a better knowledge of Travel Geography"

"My time management skills have improved beyond belief! "

"I made lots of new friends quickly as we spend a lot of time together"

"I loved going on the trips which included Disney Resort Paris and Madrid,"

"I found the day visits really useful as I found out the information I need for my coursework"

What do people do with Applied A Level Travel & Tourism?
Previous students have obtained employment at airports working for airlines and ground staff. Some are working within various tour operators in the UK. Others have found employment on management training schemes in the hospitality industry.

Many students choose to go onto to Higher Education to study a range of tourism related degrees.

Students have also progressed into careers not directly related to the travel industry. These have included: law, teaching, finance, general business sectors.

Will there be any significant costs related to this subject apart from normal stationery?
Day trips related to subject £40 each year. Disney Resort Paris (optional) £230 and trip to Spanish City (optional) £400

Travel & Tourism A Level

Free