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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism

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Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism is designed to support learners who are interested in learning about the travel and tourism industry as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels. It is the equivalent in size to one A Level and works well in combination with Sport, ICT, Business, Sociology and Geography. The travel and tourism industry is one of the fastest and 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 qualification includes three mandatory units covering the following content areas: The travel and tourism industry in the UK is growing and is of major importance to the economy. You will develop the skills needed to examine, interpret and analyse a variety of statistics that measure the importance of tourism to the UK; Different types of destinations and their importance - you will investigate the features and appeal of global destinations; Customer service - explore and apply ways of managing internal and external customer experience to support organisational success and develop their customer service skills. The qualification includes one optional unit which covers content relating to Visitor attractions. Students will investigate the nature and role of both built and natural visitor attractions, their appeal, popularity, response to diverse visitor needs and the importance of delive

What you need to get on

5 GCSE A* to C or 9 to 5 including C or 5 in English, Merit at BTEC First Diploma

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • The Island VI Form

    ISLAND INNOVATION VI FORM CAMPUS ST. JAMES STREET, NEWPORT, PO30 1LJ

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