Edexcel BTEC Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism
at Great Marlow School, Marlow · school or sixth form
What the college says
The travel and tourism industry is one of the fastest 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 course will provide you with an introduction to the study of the travel and tourism sector. The skills you gain in this unit will help you progress to a career in the sector, or to further study in higher education or future training.
What you need to get on
You should have achieved at least the required Sixth Form entry requirements as well as a Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics, plus three other GCSE subjects.
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
Great Marlow School
Bobmore Lane, Marlow, SL7 1JE
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