Travel and Tourism

Pearson BTEC National Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism

This qualification is designed for post-16 learners with an interest in travel and tourism who want to continue their education through applied learning, and who aim to progress to higher education. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and is designed to give a broad introduction to the travel and tourism industry, with an emphasis on core knowledge and fundamental skills that are transferable across other sectors.

The course will require the students to

  • have a genuine interest in the travel and tourism industry – the travel and tourism industry in the UK is growing and is of major importance to the economy

  • develop the skills needed to examine, interpret and analyse a variety of statistics that measure the importance of tourism to the UK

  • examine different types of destinations and their importance – learners will investigate the features and appeal of global destinations

  • understand the principles of marketing in travel and tourism – learners will explore how to develop a successful marketing plan for use by travel and tourism organisations to attract and engage with customers using research data

Summary Assessment

There are 4 units of which 3 are mandatory, 1 is an optional unit.

Of the four units, two are externally assessed and two are internally assessed. The externally assessed units comprise of a 1.5 hour exam and a task set by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions.

Course Leader: Mr C Smith

Higher Education Opportunities

The qualification can be taken as part of a diverse programme, leaving progression options fully open. It can give context to subjects that would benefit from some sector background. This will depend on the combination of qualifications chosen.

Career Opportunities

The nature of the skills developed in Travel and Tourism would allow the pursuit of a career in a wide and varied number of fields including Air Cabin Crew, Holiday Representative, Hotel Manager, Tour Manager, Tourism Officer, Tourist Information Centre Manager, Travel Agency Manager. A qualification in Travel and Tourism will give you the skills and confidence you need to progress into a vibrant, exciting career in one of the world’s largest industries.