Travel and Tourism - Single (BTEC Level 3)

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The Travel and Tourism sector continues to grow at a rapid pace for leisure and business purposes, and Norfolk has a rich diversity in the tourist industry which has historically provided a vast amount of career opportunities within it.

We’re looking to help fill specific skills gaps identified such as customer service skills, geographical knowledge and related business skills.

This qualification has been designed to provide an all-round introduction for those looking for careers in connected industries, including retail travel, visitor attractions, accommodation, transport and tour operations.

Certificate (year 1)

- Investigating the Travel & Tourism Sector

- The Business of Travel & Tourism

- The UK as a Destination

Subsidiary Diploma (year 2)

- Employability in Travel & Tourism

- Customer Service in Travel & Tourism

- Long-haul Destinations

Exam - 50%

Coursework - 50%

Grade 4 or above in four or more GCSEs including English Language.

The BTEC qualifications in this specification are QCF level 3 qualifications designed to provide highly specialist, work-related qualifications in a range of vocational sectors. They give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare for employment.

On successful completion of a BTEC level 3 qualification, a learner can progress to or within employment and/or continue their study in the same, or related vocational area. It will provide career development and progression opportunities to higher education, degree and professional development programmes within the same or related areas of study, within universities and other institutions. Career opportunities include tour/event management, travel agency, tour operations, marketing, hospitality, customer service, outdoor activities/education management amongst many others.