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Subject vision

This course offers an introduction to life and work in the travel and tourism sector. The travel and tourism sector is recognised globally as being fast-paced and dynamic, providing a range of employment opportunities both directly and indirectly across the world. There are many factors which can impact the sector and the organisations that operate within it. The use of technology and innovation means that the sector is at the forefront of emerging trends and developments, igniting our passion for exploring new destinations and providing exciting opportunities to learn more about the world we live in.

Everyone taking this qualification will study three components, two of which are coursework based. The assignments are set each year by the exam board and it is important that students meet the set deadlines. Research, independent working, following instructions and IT skills are vital in achieving success.

BTEC Tech Travel and Tourism Level 1/2

Year 10 / App / 1061 / 0affe518-199f-4837-a477-3ac75210eed5

Year 10

Component 1 - Travel and Tourism Organisations and Destinations

In this component, students will investigate travel and tourism organisations, their aims and how they work together. They will explore types of travel and tourism, the features that make destinations appealing to visitors and different travel routes.

This component is assessed by a series of 5 assignments that will be completed over the Autumn term in lessons. There is an external deadline which must be met in December (worth 30%).

Component 2: Customer Needs in Travel and Tourism.

In this component, students will investigate how organisations use market research to identify travel and tourism trends, and customer needs and preferences. Students will apply their understanding by selecting products and services and planning a holiday to meet customer needs and preference.

This component is also assessed by a series of 5 assignments that will be completed over the Spring term in lessons. There is an external deadline which must be met in May (worth 30%).

Year 11

Component 3: Influences on Global Travel and Tourism.

In this component, students explore the different factors that may influence global travel and tourism, and how travel and tourism organisations and destinations respond to these factors. They will examine the potential impacts of tourism at global destinations and how destinations can manage the impacts of tourism and control tourism development to achieve sustainable tourism.

This component is assessed in an external exam at the end of year 11 (worth 40%).

Careers

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-categories/travel-and-tourism

This course builds useful skills, which are not generally covered in GCSE courses, and students will have developed a good understanding of whether the travel and tourism sector is for them and, if so, which part of it you might want to study further. If students decide to go on to further study of travel and tourism they could progress to a Level 2 programme or to a Level 3 programme, such as A Levels, a T Level or a BTEC National, either on its own or in combination with A levels.

Over 10% of employment globally is in the travel and tourism sector.

Travel agent

Cabin crew

Transport consultant

Destination management

Hotel manager

Tour manager

And many more

Learning beyond the curriculum

https://tourismteacher.com/learn-more-about-the-tourism-industry/

https://www.youtube.com/c/tourismteacher

https://www.youtube.com/c/bbctravelshow