Travel and tourism is now one of the largest sectors in the world in terms of generating jobs and income. It is a dynamic and vibrant sector which makes a major contribution to the UK economy. Travel and tourism has become an important part of how we live today, with millions of people travelling every day for work and leisure purposes.
Travel and tourism has become an important part of how we live today. During this course, you will learn about this important sector of the economy and how it operates.
Mrs Lord-Owens
Travel and tourism is an option subject available in key stage 4. A good BTEC qualification in travel and tourism can lead on to level 3 qualifications in travel and tourism or the chance to study related areas such as hospitality. A BTEC in travel and tourism is useful for a career in the travel and tourism sector, as well as helping to develop essential life skills.
Examination Board: Pearson
Specification Name: Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Travel and Tourism
Link: Travel and Tourism
The qualification is made up of four units:
| Year 10 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Types of Tourism; Types of Travel | Autumn 1 |
| Unit 4: Maps; Route Planner | Autumn 1 |
| Unit 1: Sustainable Tourism; Importance of Travel and Tourism to the UK Economy | Autumn 2 |
| Unit 4: Introduction to Research Tables; Dubai Research | Autumn 2 |
| Unit 1: Industries and Key Organisations in the Travel and Tourism Sector | Spring 1 |
| Unit 4: Jersey Research Table | Spring 1 |
| Unit 1: Types of Organisation, Roles and Interrelationships | Spring 2 |
| Unit 4: Comparison of Features in Dubai and Jersey | Spring 2 |
| Unit 1: Types of Organisation, Roles and Interrelationships | Summer 1 |
| Unit 4: Planning Holidays for Two Different Visitor Types | Summer 1 |
| Unit 1: The Role of Consumer Technology | Summer 2 |
| Unit 4: Reasons for Holiday Choices; Travel Agents; Adapting Holidays | Summer 2 |
| Year 11 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| Unit 2: UK Maps; Passenger Route Planner – Road, Rail & Air | Autumn 1 |
| Unit 2: Liverpool Research Table | Autumn 1 |
| Unit 2: Liverpool and Llandudno Research Tables | Autumn 2 |
| Unit 2: Increasing the Appeal of a UK Destination | Autumn 2 |
| Unit 2: Planning UK Holidays for Different Visitor Types; Information Sources | Spring 1 |
| Unit 2: Reasons for Holiday Choices; Adapting Holidays to Suit Other Visitor Types | Spring 1 |
| Unit 3: Customer Service Report | Spring 2 |
| Unit 3: Comparison of Customer Service Aims | Spring 2 |
| Unit 3: The needs and Expectations of Different Customer Types | Summer 1 |
| Unit 3: The Importance of Customer Service to Travel and Tourism Organisations | Summer 2 |
