Why study BTEC National Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism?
The travel and tourism industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK. The value of tourism to the UK economy is approximately £126 billion, and the sector employs around 3.1 million people. This course will provide you with an introduction to the study of the travel and tourism sector. The skills you gain in this unit will help you progress to a career in the sector, or to further study in higher education or future training.
This qualification is designed to support students who are interested in learning about the travel and tourism industry with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses or working within a related sector.
This course is equivalent to one GCE A-level and will take place over a two year period. The examining body is Edexcel.
Course Content Over the two years you will study four units:
The World of Travel and Tourism
This unit provides the foundation for learners to study other units in travel and tourism. You will explore all aspects of the industry, its key components and its scale.
Assessment: Written examination in June 2019 Global destinations
Learners investigate the features and appeal of global destinations. You will prepare travel itineraries and recommend suitable destinations for customers.
Assessment: Controlled assessment Managing the Customer Experience
Learners explore and apply ways of managing internal and external customer experience to support organisational success and develop their customer service skills
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Assessment: Controlled assessment Visitor Attractions
Learners investigate the nature and role of both built and natural visitor attractions, their appeal, popularity, response to diverse visitor needs and the importance of delivering a memorable visitor experience.
Assessment: Coursework assignment
Assessment In this course, external assessment makes up 58% of the marks. You will be assessed through a mixture of course work assignments with tasks set throughout the year, a written exam and a three hour controlled assessment. The exam and the controlled assessment are externally set and marked. The coursework tasks are internally marked and externally moderated by the exam board. Coursework is worth 42% of the marks.
On successful completion of the course students will achieve the qualification at a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction level.
Entry Requirements
You should have achieved at least the required sixth form entry requirements as well as a Grade 5 in English Language and mathematics.
Students who have achieved a high Grade 4 in English Language and mathematics may be allowed on the course after an interview with the Head of Department.
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