1. BTEC in Travel and Tourism

2. BTEC First qualification
Equivalent to a GCSE qualification
At Level 2, it is equivalent to (old) Grade C or above or (new) Grade 5
Students can gain a Pass (Level 1) = Grade D (old) or Grade 4 (new)
Students can gain a Pass (Level 2) as above
Students can gain a Merit (old B or new 6)
Students can gain a Distinction (old A or new 7)
Students can gain a * Distinction (old A* or new 8 /9)

3. How assessed?
One exam worth 25% - Unit 1The UK travel and tourism sector (taken in Yr 10 with possibility to retake if necessary)
One piece of coursework – Unit 2 UK travel and tourism destinations (compulsory unit)
Two further pieces of coursework – optional units – probably Unit 4 International Travel and Tourism destinations and Unit 5 Factors affecting worldwide travel and tourism.
To obtain a qualification at Level 2, must achieve Level 2 Pass in units 1 & 2.
Further advice and guidance from either Mrs Gripton or Mrs Barker or