Explore the Dynamic World of Travel and Tourism
Delve into the vibrant realm of travel and tourism through this comprehensive course that offers insights into the industry's growth, key components, and potential career pathways. Acquire essential skills in investigating organizations, understanding customer needs, and analyzing global influences on tourism. Embrace the challenges and rewards of this ever-evolving sector to pave the way for a fulfilling career. Connect with industry experts and educators for further guidance and information.
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Course Information: Travel and Tourism This course will introduce you to the world of travel and tourism. The travel and tourism sector is growing. It is currently the UK s third largest employer, creating jobs in tourism for nearly 3 million people. This BTECH Tech Award provides the opportunity for you to apply your knowledge and skills through areas such as investigating different travel and tourism organisations, how they identify trends and customer needs to provide products and services, the factors influencing tourism, and the impact of tourism on destinations helping to set you up for a future career in this ever-growing industry. https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-tech-awards/travel-and-tourism-2022.html For further information on this course please contact amy.farrow@heritage.ttct.co.uk or mark.woffindin@heritage.ttct.co.uk
Assessment: Travel and Tourism Component 1 Travel and Tourism Organisations and Destinations This is assessed through a non-exam internal assessment that is marked internally and then submitted for moderation Component 2 Customer Needs in Travel and Tourism This is assessed through a non-exam internal assessment that is marked internally and then submitted for moderation Component 3 Influences on Global Travel and Tourism This is assessed through an examination For further information on this course please contact amy.farrow@heritage.ttct.co.uk or mark.woffindin@heritage.ttct.co.uk
Dos and Don'ts: Travel and Tourism Do Don t Pick this course if you have a keen and genuine interest in travel and tourism. Pick this course because you get on with the teacher. Pick this course if you want to develop your investigation, exploration, analysis and research skills. Don t pick this course just because you might have a group of friends that will be picking it. Pick this course if you have aspirations of working in the travel and tourism industry. Pick this course if you are not prepared to work independently at times. Pick this course if you are willing to put the effort in, in class andat home. Pick this course as you think it is easy It is a challenging but rewarding subject! For further information on this course please contact amy.farrow@heritage.ttct.co.uk or mark.woffindin@heritage.ttct.co.uk
Beyond Heritage: Travel and Tourism Key Topics Potential Career Pathways Life/Employability Skills There are three major areas of study: A travel and tourism BTEC qualification tells potential employers about your: Tourist Guide Airline Pilot Cabin Crew Museum Attendant Travel Agent Hotel Manager Conference Organiser Executive Chef Cruise Ship Steward Spa Manager Hotel Porter Tour Manager Housekeeper Visitor Attraction Manager Travel Agent Manager 1. Travel and tourism organisations and destinations here you will demonstrate an understanding of the travel and tourism industry and explore popular visitor destinations. Customer needs in this unit you will identify how different organisations meet differing customer needs and preferences. Influences on travel and tourism here you will investigate the changing influences upon the travel and tourism industry, examine the potential impacts of this and explore sustainable methods to manage this. Organisation You ll need to be able to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines while also achieving the course criteria. 2. Social Skills You must be prepared to work in a variety of settings and present your work to a group. You may have the opportunity to visit organisations off site and speak to visitors in school. Your ability to work with and at times manage others will be key. 3. Discipline You need to know and do what is expected of you. This ranges from organising yourself, being on time, to being responsible. Some jobs need particular discipline skills such as being able to persevere with the task and plans until you accomplish the task. For further information on this course please contact amy.farrow@heritage.ttct.co.uk or mark.woffindin@heritage.ttct.co.uk
