The BTEC Tech Award in Travel and Tourism allows learners to explore the aims of different travel and tourism organisations, the features of tourist destinations, how organisations meet customer requirements, and the influences on global travel and tourism as part of their Key Stage 4 learning. The qualification recognises the value of learning skills, knowledge and vocational attributes to complement GCSEs. What do students learn? The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism is designed for post-16 students with an interest in travel and tourism who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A level and is designed to occupy one-third of a typical study programme, which could include other vocational or academic qualifications, such as another BTEC National or A levels. This qualification gives a broad introduction to the travel and tourism industry, with an emphasis on core knowledge and fundamental skills that are transferable across other sectors. No prior study of the sector is needed. What do students learn?

Approximately half of our students go on to jobs or apprenticeships and the other half go on to university. Here are some of the things our students have progressed to over the last few years: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-tech-awards/travel-and-tourism.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FSpecification-and-sample-assessmentsThe BTEC Tech Award is an introduction to vocational learning. The qualification gives learners the opportunity to build skills that show an aptitude for further learning, both in the sector and more widely. BTEC assessment approaches are proven to be successful in building skills and motivating learners to engage fully with challenging study. There is no limit to progression options as the skills acquired are applicable to a range of post-16 study options including A Levels. Why study Travel and Tourism? Once you have completed this course, you will be ready to launch your career in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing industries. You may choose to work within a holiday resort, events management, an airport and much more. Marketing is an important focus for any successful organisation in travel and tourism where products, services and the expectations of customers are constantly changing. Students will develop a marketing plan through examining the specific aims and objectives of the marketing function and researching the needs and expectations of different customer types. Students will develop their ability to communicate the findings of this research and use market intelligence to make recommendations about the type of marketing activities that a travel and tourism organisation should carry out. This unit is assessed internally in Year 12 by producing a portfolio of assignments. As well as careers as Cabin Crew and Holiday Reps, Travel and Tourism can lead to a wide range of other careers in the areas of event & hospitality management, wedding planning, travel agencies, public relations, travel journalism and tourism marketing.

During this advanced course, you will develop your awareness of the latest travel trends, both nationally and internationally, gain valuable work experience within the industry, understand the importance of marketing and responsible tourism, and discover what it takes to become a successful holiday representative. You may also have the opportunity to undertake Mandarin lessons too! Our successful alumna, Sophie, completed this course and has since progressed to the University of Northampton, studying a degree in International Tourism Management. BTEC Nationals are widely recognised by industry and higher education as the signature vocational qualification at Level 3. They provide progression to the workplace either directly or via study at a higher level. Global destinations are a key aspect of travel and tourism and their appeal is strongly influenced by factors such as their location, access and changing trends. Students will use a range of resources to investigate the location and features of global destinations. They will evaluate how travel routes and itineraries meet customer needs and investigate consumer trends and the reasons the popularity of global destinations may change. This unit is assessed externally in Year 13 with a task set by the exam board lasting three hours.

BTEC Tech Award and BTEC First in Travel and Tourism: Getting Ready for Results 2023

There are many factors that may influence global travel and tourism, and they are constantly changing. For example, severe weather events, political and economic factors; the publicity a destination receives can all affect the decisions visitors make and the way some travel and tourism organisations operate. Tourism can have a positive and a negative impact on local communities, the economy and the environment, and the issue of sustainability is a concern for many destinations, organisations and governments. You will be assessed by an exam in Year 11 which lasts two hours.

We are proud to have our students moving onto a wide range of jobs and higher education courses. The vast majority of our students’ destinations arise directly from the Travel and Tourism course they studied here at Cardinal Newman College. We believe in preparing our students for the future they want.

BTEC National in Travel and Tourism: Getting Ready for Results 2023

You could accrue up to 168 UCAS Tariff Points upon successful completion of this course, enabling you to progress on to university.

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The travel and tourism sector has to meet the needs and preferences of many different types of customer. This can include customer needs such as wanting a holiday at a certain time of year or within a certain budget, and preferences such as individuals wanting an adventure holiday and families wanting a beach and activities for young children. You will be assessed with a series of assignments which you will complete during lesson time in Year 11. Key Stage 5 Exam Board Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism