1. BTEC IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM
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Identify the different components of the BTEC Travel and Tourism Course

2. The Travel and Tourism Course is a BTEC.
It is a vocational qualification recognised by employers and colleges/ sixth forms.
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Identify the different components of the BTEC Travel and Tourism Course

3. How is it graded?
It is graded at three levels:-
Pass= Grade C
Merit= Grade B
Distinction= A
This means, the lowest mark you can gain for the completion of this course is the equivalent of grade C.
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Identify the different components of the BTEC Travel and Tourism Course

4. How is it assessed?
This course is 100% coursework.
This is especially good for those who find exams stressful!
You will be expected to work independently and in groups to research topics, and use IT skills to present and produce portfolios of work.
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Today we will learn to
Identify the different components of the BTEC Travel and Tourism Course

5. What do we study?
Unit One
Understanding Travel and Tourism Sectors
For example
The reasons people travel
Different travel organisations, such as accommodation, travel, attractions, travel agents and tour operators.
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6. What do we study?
Unit Two
Customer Service
The benefits of good customer service- eg increased sales, staff promotion, improved customer reputation
How the needs of different customers can be met- such as groups, different ages, different cultures, customers with special needs.
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Today we will learn to
Identify the different components of the BTEC Travel and Tourism Course

7. What do we study?
Unit Three
Understanding The Nature and Effects of Major Destinations
Identifying where holiday destinations are
Factors that can effect worldwide destinations- eg extreme weather, terrorism, crime, disease, time zones and jet lag
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Identify the different components of the BTEC Travel and Tourism Course

8. What do we study?
And three further units…
Airports and Airlines-
Where the airports are located in the UK
Different types of airline
Facilities an airport offers to passengers
Employment opportunities
And…
Holiday destinations in Europe
And…..Worldwide holiday destinations
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Today we will learn to
Identify the different components of the BTEC Travel and Tourism Course

9. What happens after doing a BTEC?
You could chose to study a BTEC at level three ( equivalent to A Level) in Travel and Tourism.
Or…
Apply to do an apprenticeship in a Travel and Tourism Organisation.
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Today we will learn to
Identify the different components of the BTEC Travel and Tourism Course