Welcome to Travel & Tourism at Shrewsbury College

Courses available Btec National Diploma/Certificate in Travel and Tourism Btec First Diploma in Travel and Tourism

Btec National Diploma/Certificate National Diploma 18 units equivalent to 3 “A”levels. (2 year course) National Certificate 12 units equivalent to 2 “A”levels (2 year course)

Btec national Diploma/Cer Core Units Btec national Diploma/Certificate Core Units All students are required to complete six core units. The Travel and Tourism Industry The Business of Travel and Tourism Marketing Travel and Tourism Products and Services Tourist Destinations Customer Service in Travel and Tourism Working in the Travel and Tourism Industry

Btec National Diploma/Cer Specialist units Btec National Diploma/Certificate Specialist units National Certificate Retail Travel Operations Business Travel Operations Tour Operations Visitor Attractions Work-based Experience within the Travel and Tourism Industry Travel and Tourism Residential Study Visit National Diploma Retail Travel Operations Business travel operations The Cruise Sector Tourism Development Tour Operations Special Interest Tourism Conferences, Exhibitions and Events Visitor Attractions Hospitality Operations in Travel and Tourism Animation and Entertainment in Tourism Work-based Experience within the Travel and Tourism Industry Travel and Tourism Residential Study Visit

Entry Requirements for Entry Requirements for National Diploma/Certificate 4 Academic GCSE’s at grade C or above (Including English and Maths)4 Academic GCSE’s at grade C or above (Including English and Maths) A Btec First diploma at merit gradeA Btec First diploma at merit grade

Btec First Diploma/Certificate One year courseOne year course Made up of 3 Core UnitsMade up of 3 Core Units The UK Travel and Tourism Industry Exploring Customer Service in Travel and Tourism UK Travel and Tourism Destinations And 3 specialist UnitsAnd 3 specialist Units European Holiday Destinations Developing Employability Skills for Travel and Tourism Planning Visits for Travel and Tourism

Entry Requirements for Entry Requirements for First Diploma/Certificate GCSE’s averaging grade D/EGCSE’s averaging grade D/E

Assessment All courses have a mixture of externally assessed work and internally assessed assignments.All courses have a mixture of externally assessed work and internally assessed assignments. Internal assessments/Assignments Each tutor will set two or three assignments for their unit.Each tutor will set two or three assignments for their unit. Assignments are rated in four grades: Distinction, Merit, Pass, and Refer.Assignments are rated in four grades: Distinction, Merit, Pass, and Refer. Referred assignments can be resubmitted to gain passReferred assignments can be resubmitted to gain pass

Day Trips In the past we have run trips to: Blackpool pleasure beachBlackpool pleasure beach Alton TowersAlton Towers Liverpool airportLiverpool airport Albert Docks LiverpoolAlbert Docks Liverpool Drayton Manor ParkDrayton Manor Park Birmingham airportBirmingham airport Ironbridge Gorge MuseumIronbridge Gorge Museum Chester ZooChester Zoo Students are required to pay a trip deposit on enrolment. (£50 in 2005)Students are required to pay a trip deposit on enrolment. (£50 in 2005)

Residentials In year 2 of national diploma the group must attend an overseas residentialIn year 2 of national diploma the group must attend an overseas residential We believe residentials are an essential part of our learning strategy. In the past we have run residentials to: Barcelona, Paris, Euro Disney, Salou, torremolinos and Cardiff. All trips and residentials are compulsoryAll trips and residentials are compulsory

After the course? Past students have been successful in gaining employment in a number of career paths including:Past students have been successful in gaining employment in a number of career paths including: Birmingham Airport, Cabin Crew, Tour RepsBirmingham Airport, Cabin Crew, Tour Reps Travel Agency,Travel Agency, Marketing & Promotions, Visitor Services OfficerMarketing & Promotions, Visitor Services Officer Tour GuidingTour Guiding Other students have chosen to go on to one of our HND programme’s at Radbrook to further their studies or UniversityOther students have chosen to go on to one of our HND programme’s at Radbrook to further their studies or University

Costs There is a college deposit of £25 payable on enrolment.There is a college deposit of £25 payable on enrolment. £50 towards the anticipated cost of trips, (also payable on enrolment)£50 towards the anticipated cost of trips, (also payable on enrolment) There are a number of sources of external funding available to help students who feel they are unable to meet the costs. (Please notify your tutor as soon as possible)There are a number of sources of external funding available to help students who feel they are unable to meet the costs. (Please notify your tutor as soon as possible) Transport Depending on how far you travel you may find that you are eligible for a bus pass.Depending on how far you travel you may find that you are eligible for a bus pass. Please enquire at receptionPlease enquire at reception