BTEC First Diploma in Travel and Tourism12/11/2008 - Angela Cryer |
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BTEC First Diploma in Travel and Tourism The BTEC First Diploma is a practical, work-related course which is ideal for students who have an interest in the travel & tourism industry. It consists of six coursework units based on fieldwork visits. This allows students to learn by completing assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations. They will use independent learning skills to research information from a variety of sources. Students will have the opportunity to explore case studies of travel and tourism organisations within the UK and Europe, marketing, customer service, holiday destinations and planning a visit. The course introduces learners to particular areas of employment and provides a good basis to progress to advanced work-related qualifications. What will I learn? Subjects covered throughout the course are: The UK travel and tourism industry, customer service, European destinations, UK travel and tourism destinations, marketing and planning visits. How will I be assessed? Each unit is assessed and graded by means of a portfolio piece of work What are entry requirements? No prior knowledge is required. To study on the Access pathway you will need at least 3 GCSEs at grade D or above. You must retake English GCSE or Maths GCSE (or both) it you have not achieve at least a C. If you have passed Maths GCSE at grade C or better you will have the opportunity to study the Intermediate Certificate of Personal Finance. What are the costs? There will be visits connected to the course such as the Paris 2007 visit. They will be used as case studies to enhance knowledge, skills and understanding of the units being studied. There is a possibility of financial assistance to support such visits. Is there anything else I need to know? The course will appeal if you: •Have a genuine interest in the travel and tourism industry. You will developing an understanding of organisations - the markets they serve, working with customers, current issues, the location of UK and European holiday destinations, marketing and how to plan visits. •Enjoy studying a subject that will broaden your experiences •Want the opportunity to apply the theory of the course to practical work outside the classroom •Enjoy discovering about yourself in ‘hands-on’ situations •Want to find out more about the subject through research, team work and independent study •Wish to study a course which is active, fun and enjoyable Future opportunities •Study AS Leisure Studies or Travel and Tourism •Progress into the industry to work in a travel agents; as a tour operator; with airlines; as a holiday representative; in tourist information centres; as a travel consultant; as a tourism officer; in hotel management; in human resources; in sales and marketing; in customer service or in event management |
