BTEC First Diploma in Travel & Tourism

This is a course which has been introduced to replace the old GNVQ in Travel and Tourism. It is a double option subject which means it will be taught over 6 periods a week. The course is designed to offer an introduction to students who are considering a career in the Travel and Tourism industry and, if completed, is worth 4 GCSEs grade A* - C.

The course itself consists of 6 modules each, which requires a project or portfolio to be submitted for marking. There are no exams in this subject. The modules covered include:

Introduction to the Travel and Tourism Industry - where students will examine the structure of the Travel and Tourism Industry and look at job roles and career opportunities within it.
Introduction to Tourist Destinations - students will be encouraged to explore the appeal of many tourist destinations and the cultural aspect of them.
Introduction to Customer Service in Travel and Tourism. During this unit students will be investigating customer service and the skills needed to work in the Travel and Tourism industry.

In addition to these three compulsory units you may also complete three optional units. These units are likely to include:

Introduction to Marketing in Travel and Tourism.
Organising a Travel and Tourism Event.
Work-based project with the Travel and Tourism Industry
Travel and Tourism Study Visit.

The course is Vocational and tries to use real-life work place studies where possible and should prove an exciting and interesting course for students who consider they may be interested in working in the Travel and Tourism Industry.

For more information please see Mrs S Williams - Head of Vocational Studies.