Examination Board: Edexcel
Qualification Type: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (equivalent to one A Level)
Subject Leader: Mrs Emerson
Subject teacher: Mrs McAlister
Course Overview:
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism provides a broad basis of study of the travel and tourism sector and is equivalent in size to one A Level. The travel and tourism industry is growing in the UK and is of major importance to the economy. Pupils will develop the skills needed to examine, interpret and analyse statistics that measure this growth. Pupils will explore different types of global destinations and their appeal as well as exploring ways of managing internal and external customer service to support the success of travel and tourism industries whilst developing their own customer service skills. In addition to the travel and tourism sector-specific content, the requirements of the qualification will mean that learners develop transferable skills, which are highly regarded by higher education providers and employers. It will give learners transferable knowledge, understanding and broad skills such as communicating and presenting ideas. The content in the qualification will help prepare learners for further study. The qualification is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements for many courses, if taken alongside other qualifications as part of a two-year programme of learning. It combines well with a large number of subjects at Level 3, whether academic or vocational. This course is equivalent to 1 A-level.
Summary of Subject Content
| Mandatory Units | Credits |
| The World of Travel and Tourism (examination) | 90 |
| Global destinations (examination) | 120 |
| Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism | 90 |
| Visitor attractions | 60 |
Summary of Assessment
Work is assessed through a range of methods including a written exam and research-based tasks. The internally assessed units are assessed at our centre and standardised by Pearson/Edexcel. External exams are set and marked by Pearson/Edexcel.
Entry requirements for Level 3 BTEC Travel and Tourism Subsidiary 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.
