BTEC National Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism
at Helena Romanes School, Dunmow · school or sixth form
What the college says
A BTEC in Travel and Tourism will develop and sustain an interest in travel and tourism and the issues affecting the development of the industry and its potential effect on employment opportunities. Students can develop an understanding of the scale and importance of the travel and tourism industry. The course encourages students to appreciate the positive and negative impacts travel and tourism may have on people, environment and economy; as well as developing practical and technical skills relevant to the travel and tourism industry. The course enables students to develop their own values and attitudes in relation to travel and tourism issues as well as apply their knowledge and understanding of travel and tourism and use skills of research, evaluation and problem solving.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above
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
Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
Parsonage Downs, Dunmow, CM6 2AU
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Dunmow
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