1. SO THAT BY THE END OF THE LESSON YOU...
Learning objective- To explain what BTEC Travel and Tourism Is
Key Words:BTEC Internal assessment
External Assessment
SO THAT BY THE END OF THE LESSON YOU...
PLTS:
MUST be able to
Identify the different parts of the course
SHOULD be able to
Explain how it is assessed
COULD be able to
Explain the benefits of studying Travel and Tourism

2. Learning objective To explain what BTEC Travel and Tourism Is
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The Travel and Tourism Course is a BTEC and is the equivalent of one GCSE.
It is a vocational qualification recognised by employers and colleges/ sixth forms.

3. Learning objective To explain what BTEC Travel and Tourism Is
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How is it graded?
It is graded at four levels:-
Pass= Grade C
Merit= Grade B
Distinction= A
Distinction*- A*
This means, the lowest mark you can gain for the completion of this course is the equivalent of grade C.

4. Learning objective To explain what BTEC Travel and Tourism Is
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How is it assessed?
This course is 75% coursework and 25% external exam.
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.
Work will need to be produced both at home and at school.
You will need to be organised and good at researching topics of work.

5. Learning objective To explain what BTEC Travel and Tourism Is
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What do we study?
Unit One- External Assessment
Understanding Travel and Tourism Sectors
For example
The reasons people travel- eg leisure, business, visiting friends and family, visiting attractions.
Sustainable tourism
Different travel organisations, such as accommodation, travel companies, attractions, travel agents and tour operators.
How the Travel and Tourism Industries help the UK economy.

6. Learning objective To explain what BTEC Travel and Tourism Is
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Unit 2
UK Travel and Tourism Destinations- Portfolio Work
In this unit you will:
A Know UK travel and tourism destinations and gateways
B Investigate the appeal of UK tourism destinations for different types of visitors
C Plan UK holidays to meet the needs of different visitors.

7. Learning objective To explain what BTEC Travel and Tourism Is
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Unit 3- International Travel and Tourism Destinations- Portfolio Work
In this unit you will:
A know the major international travel and tourism destinations and gateways
B investigate the appeal of international travel and tourism destinations to different types of visitor
C be able to plan international travel to meet the needs of visitors

8. Learning objective To explain what BTEC Travel and Tourism Is
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Unit 4- Factors Affecting Worldwide Travel- Portfolio Work
In this unit you will:
A investigate how climate and worldwide time can affect the appeal of worldwide
destinations ( seasons, jet lag)
B understand influential factors on worldwide travel and tourism destinations ( major incidents, health epidemics ,terrorism, wars)

9. Learning objective To explain what BTEC Travel and Tourism Is
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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.
Travel and Tourism are two of the UK’s greatest employers!
See Mrs Reece to look at portfolios of current year 10s or for more advice.