1. Welcome to Travel & Tourism at Shrewsbury College

2. Courses available Btec Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism( 3 “A” Level equivalent) Btec Subsidiary Diploma in Travel and Tourism(2 “A” Level) Btec Diploma in Travel and Tourism (1 “A” Level) Btec First Diploma in Travel and Tourism NCFE level 2 Award for Resort Reps NCFE level 2 Air Cabin Crew

3. The Units First Diploma, Subsidiary Diploma and extended Diploma include:First Diploma, Subsidiary Diploma and extended Diploma include: European Travel MarketEuropean Travel Market Customer ServiceCustomer Service EntertainmentEntertainment Cruise sectorCruise sector HospitalityHospitality MarketingMarketing Business of Travel and TourismBusiness of Travel and Tourism Units yr 2 include:Units yr 2 include: Work ExperienceWork Experience Residential Study VisitResidential Study Visit

4. The Staff Chris Pemberton Deborah Dobson Karen Cochrane Wayne Hull Support staff Jane and Pat

5. Assessment The courses have internally assessed assignments.The courses have internally assessed assignments. It is required that each teacher should set two or three assignments for their unit.It is required that each teacher should 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. Distinction: Excellent in every aspect: with high-standard text format and graphics, coherently-presented, thorough analysis and accurate, sufficient and effective data.Distinction: Excellent in every aspect: with high-standard text format and graphics, coherently-presented, thorough analysis and accurate, sufficient and effective data. Merit: Good in every aspect, or excellent in some, but average in others: quite high standard in text format and graphics; clearly presented subject; sufficient analysis; convincing data.Merit: Good in every aspect, or excellent in some, but average in others: quite high standard in text format and graphics; clearly presented subject; sufficient analysis; convincing data.

6. Assessment continued…. Pass: Satisfactory in every aspect, meeting basic requirements; text format and graphics up to standard; subject is basically clearly presented, necessary analysis is made and persuasive data is provided.Pass: Satisfactory in every aspect, meeting basic requirements; text format and graphics up to standard; subject is basically clearly presented, necessary analysis is made and persuasive data is provided. Refer: The assignment is below the requirements and cannot meet the conditions for pass and must be resubmitted.Refer: The assignment is below the requirements and cannot meet the conditions for pass and must be resubmitted.

7. Day Trips In the past we have run trips to: Blackpool pleasure beachBlackpool pleasure beach Alton TowersAlton Towers Warwick CastleWarwick Castle Manchester Christmas marketManchester Christmas market Drayton Manor ParkDrayton Manor Park Birmingham airportBirmingham airport Ironbridge Gorge MuseumIronbridge Gorge Museum Chester city and ZooChester city and Zoo Manchester airportManchester airport

8. Residential (year 2) We believe the residential is an essential part of our learning strategy. In the past we have run a residential to: Barcelona, Paris, Disneyland Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, Majorca, Salou and London.Barcelona, Paris, Disneyland Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, Majorca, Salou and London.

9. Leonardo foundation exchange programme We are in the process of establishing links with the Alpine centre of tourism and hospitality based in Athens. Unique opportunity for both tourism and hospitality students. Week 1 – Attending lectures and sightseeing including a tour of a cruise ship Week 2 – Work experience in the adjoined hotel

10. 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,Birmingham Airport, Cabin Crew,Cabin Crew, Tour Reps,Tour Reps, Travel Agency,Travel Agency, Marketing & Promotions,Marketing & Promotions, Visitor Services OfficerVisitor Services Officer Tour GuidingTour Guiding Other students have chosen to go on to one of our HND or Foundation Degree programme’s at Radbrook to further their studies or UniversityOther students have chosen to go on to one of our HND or Foundation Degree programme’s at Radbrook to further their studies or University