BTEC First Certificate In Travel And Tourism

(Option Subject)

The BTEC First Certificate in Travel and Tourism is a course which is being offered by the Humanities Faculty.

It is a vocational course which has many overlaps with Business Studies and Geography.

Tourism is a fast growing, worldwide industry with many career and job opportunities, as well as serving people when they travel either on business or for pleasure.

If you are interested in a career in the travel and tourism industry, this would be an extremely good qualification to hold.

The course requires students to study 1 core unit and 2 option units.

Core Unit:

The UK Travel and Tourism Industry

  • Exploring Customer Service in Travel and Tourism

 

Optional Units:

  • UK Travel and Tourism Destinations
  • European Holiday Destinations
  • Business Skills for Travel and Tourism
  • Developing Employability Skills for Travel and Tourism

This course will teach you skills in business, reading and presenting information in many forms (graphs, tables, maps, diagrams, ICT and photos).

Assessment

 

Assessment is via assignments and projects. There are no exams at the end of course.

Coursework is continuous throughout the course, you will have to work hard and keep to deadlines.

The BTEC First Certificate in Travel and Tourism is a SINGLE OPTION course that is the equivalent to TWO GCSEs at Grades A to G.

For further information, please contact Mr Davies.

 

Examples of Jobs and Careers for Travel & Tourism: - Leisure Centre Assistant, Outdoor Pursuits Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Events Organiser, Travel Consultant, Air Cabin Crew, Tour Operator, Resort Representative, Hotel Manager.