Search this site
Embedded Files

Fersiwn Gymraeg
Ysgol Y Strade
  • Home
  • Information
    • Key Information
    • School Uniform
    • Twitter
  • Welsh Baccalaureate
  • Rugby YGS
  • Courses
  • Former students
Ysgol Y Strade
  • Home
  • Information
    • Key Information
    • School Uniform
    • Twitter
  • Welsh Baccalaureate
  • Rugby YGS
  • Courses
  • Former students
  • More
    • Home
    • Information
      • Key Information
      • School Uniform
      • Twitter
    • Welsh Baccalaureate
    • Rugby YGS
    • Courses
    • Former students

🔗 List of Courses

Introduction

Not all destinations are alike, not everyone travels for the same reasons. How are tourism destinations marketed? What are appropriate marketing materials? What about employment opportunities and trends? What are the external pressures to the industry? How can areas respond to terrorist incidents or epidemics? How are the different sectors responding to the challenges of the future?


Tourism is one of the largest global industries in terms of revenue and employment. The industry is essential to the Welsh economy generating billions in Gross Value Added and is also economically vital to many other sectors.

This course is designed to provide learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills associated with the organisations and activities within the different sectors of the tourism industry by combining elements of Business Studies, Retail Business and Geography.


A range of essential and higher-level skills are developed including numeracy, research, data analysis, critical thinking, planning and organisation, digital and personal effectiveness throughout the course. These skills are transferable and beneficial to higher courses and/or employment.


This course will include fieldwork opportunities outside the classroom.


Please follow the link to the Tourism website: Tourism L3

Course Content

Year 12


Unit 1

The United Kingdom Tourism Product

External examination 1 hr 40 min

The aim of this unit is for learners to understand;

  • 1.1 Sectors of the tourism industry

  • 1.2 Tourists and motivations for travel

  • 1.3 Structures and interrelationships in tourism

  • 1.4 The value of tourism to the economy 


Unit 4

Global Destinations

Internal assessment

The aim of this unit is for learners to understand;

  • 4.1 Worldwide destinations

  • 4.2 Key tourism features of a destination

  • 4.3 Factors that motivate tourists

  • 4.4 Developing tailor-made holidays 


Unit 6

Digital Marketing for Tourism and Events

Internal assessment

The aim of this unit is for learners to understand;

  • 6.1 The role of digital marketing

  • 6.2 Legal and ethical considerations for digital marketing

  • 6.3 Planning a digital promotional campaign

  • 6.4 Creating and reviewing a digital promotional campaign

Year 13


Unit 3

Wales as a Tourist Destination

1.5 hour external assessment

The aim of this unit is for learners to understand;

  • 2.1 The tourism industry in Wales

  • 2.2 The accessibility of Wales as a tourist destination

  • 2.3 Issues that impact tourism in Wales

  • 2.4 Trends and priorities for the visitor economy  


Unit 5

Planning, Co-ordinating and Running an Event

Internal assessment

The aim of this unit is for learners to understand;

  • 5.1 The range and management of events

  • 5.2 Planning and preparing for an event

  • 5.3 Running and evaluating an event 



Unit 8

Adapting to Change in the Tourism Industry

Internal assessment

The aim of this unit is for learners to understand;

  • 8.1 The need for tourism development

  • 8.2 How tourism is changing

  • 8.3 Planning for change in tourism development  

Career Prospects

This course opens doors to several pathways including apprenticeships, higher level courses or employment. Some employment opportunities include:

  • Management

  • Marketing

  • Finance

  • Retail

  • Transport

  • Event planning

Entry Requirements

Although there are no formal entry requirements, the qualification supports progression from GCSE Business, Geography and/or Tourism.

Examination Board

School Contact

Mr Jonathan Lewis

🔗 List of Courses

✉ Ysgol Y Strade, Heol Sandy, Llanelli, SA15 4DL☎ 01554745100 www.ysgolystrade.org@Ysgol_Strade
Report abuse
Page details
Page updated
Report abuse