What will I study on the course?

Certificate (equivalent to AS):

• The Global Tourism Industry (exam)

• Global Destinations (NEA)

• Adapting to Change in the Tourism Industry (NEA)

Extended Certificate (equivalent to A2): 

• Wales as a Tourist Destination (Externally assessed NEA)

• Planning and Running an Event (NEA)

• Digital Marketing in Tourism and Events (NEA)

How will I be assessed?

• Mixture of exam, externally assessed NEA and internally assessed NEA units

• There will be one traditional style exam at the end of Year 12, this can be done either on paper or on-line in the exam hall.

• One unit is assessed via an exam board set scenario that is completed within the classroom over a series of lessons then sent off to the exam board for marking. (A type of examined coursework task)

• The other four units are all NEAs and will be internally assessed and then a sample will be selected by the exam board for moderation.

What can I do next with this qualification?

• Apply for a range of tourism and business based courses at University or College such as; Events Management, Tourism Marketing, Hotel & Hospitality Management, Sports Tourism, Business Management and much, much more.

• Seek employment in a variety of tourism based roles such as: Visitor Attraction Supervisor, Cabin Crew, Resort Representative, Customer Service Agent, Tour Guide.

Recommended Entry Requirements & Additional Relevant Information:

• There is no requirement to have studied a tourism or business course in Year 11.

• Generally students wishing to follow this course should have achieved at least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE.

• Students who are prepared to work hard and have an interest in the Tourism industry would be suitable for this course.

• This course combines particularly well with Business, IT, Geography, International Hospitality, PE, and Media.