Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics and a GCSE English subject
Alongside the entry requirements for each course, you will also need to achieve the minimum Sixth Form entry requirements.
Assessment
Internal Assessment: 50% of BTEC
External Assessment: 50% of BTEC
Next Steps
This course can lead to careers such as: Air Cabin Crew; Holiday Representative; Tour Manager and Tourism Officer.
BTEC in Travel & Tourism
This is a course that enjoys a wide range of cross over into different subjects, ranging from marketing plans and economics to Natural features and Geography. A broad and varied course that encourages a great deal of independence and creativity in the way in which you work. If you are looking for something a little but different then look no further!
The travel and tourism industry in the UK is growing and is of major importance to the economy. You will develop the skills needed to examine, interpret and analyse a variety of statistics that measure the importance of tourism to the UK. Knowledge of how organisations react to changes and trends in peoples travel choices.
Global Destinations
You will investigate the features and appeal of global destinations. Global transport has never been easier to access we look at the advantages and disadvantages of a range of routes and modes of transport. Some people will be travelling on a strict budget whereas others are looking for indulging themselves in luxury.
Principles of Marketing in Travel & Tourism
Marketing is important for any organisation where customer needs and expectations are constantly changing We will explore how to develop a successful marketing plan for use by travel and tourism organisations to attract and engage with customers using research data.
Visitor Attractions
Visitor attractions can draw people from a local region or on an international scale. They can vary from being natural areas of outstanding beauty, attractions or major events that appeal to different groups of people. Why are some free to enter whilst for others the cost can be prohibitive. There is plenty of choice when deciding where to visit, how do organisations react to competition and keep at the forefront of the industry?