Examination Board: Edexcel
Qualification Type: BTEC Level 3 Diploma (equivalent to 2 A levels)
Subject Leader: Mrs Emerson
Subject teacher: Mrs McAlister
The Level 3 National Diploma broadens and expands the specialist work-related focus of the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate qualification. There is potential for the qualification to prepare learners for employment in the appropriate vocational sector and it is suitable for those who have decided that they wish to enter a particular area of work. It is broadly equivalent to two A Levels. The breakdown of points per unit, can be seen below.
Summary of Subject content
| Mandatory Units | Credits |
| The World of Travel and Tourism (examination) | 90 |
| Global destinations (examination) | 120 |
| Principals of marketing in Travel and Tourism | 90 |
| Managing the Customer experience in Travel and Tourism | 90 |
| Travel and Tourism enterprises | 90 |
| Optional units | Credits |
| Visitor attractions | 60 |
| The Cruise Industry | 60 |
| Researching current Travel trends and key issues in Travel and Tourism | 120 |
Overview:
Four units are completed each year. Most of the course is portfolio work with two examinations.
Entry requirements for Level 3 BTEC Travel and Tourism Diploma
- Pupils meeting the criteria to return to Sixth Form can be accepted on this course.
- Leisure and Tourism, Geography and Business Studies are desirable but not essential.
