Travel & Tourism – Btec National Award
Course Outline
The 60-credit BTEC Travel and Tourism Award covers the key knowledge and practical skills
required in the Travel and Tourism sector. It is broadly equivalent to one GCE A Level.
Course Details
The four core units give learners an introduction to and understanding of the Travel and Tourism
industry. The units are titled:
1
2
3
4
Investigating the Travel and Tourism Sector
The Business of Travel and Tourism
The UK as a Destination
Customer Service in Travel and Tourism
Students will then choose 2 optional units decided by the specialist teaching staff.
Assessment Criteria
The course is different to many others as it is assessed 100% by completing coursework tasks that
will be studied over 360 guided learning hours over a 2 year period.
Note: Exam fees are paid in full at the beginning of Year 12 for the full 2 year course.
Course requirements and progression
To follow the Travel & Tourism course you would be expected to meet the general requirements for
AS Level courses requirements including (I)GCSE English Language and Mathematics grade
C or above.
Students are not required to have studied this subject at GCSE, but will normally be expected to
have a good level of numerical and written skills as well as good ICT skills to be successful.