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TRAVEL & TOURISM LEVEL 3

BTEC

EXPECTATIONS

TRAVEL & TOURISM LEVEL 3

EXAM BOARD: EDEXCEL

WHAT WILL I STUDY? BTEC Level 3 qualification that covers the key knowledge and practical skills required in the travel and tourism sector. The travel and tourism sector continues to grow at a rapid pace, with the amount of travel undertaken by individuals for both leisure and business purposes continuing to increase. An expansion in the short-break market has led to a growth of regional airports in the UK and across Europe and a rise in the number of new hospitality enterprises including health spas and boutique hotels. This rapid expansion has led to huge demand for a more flexibly skilled workforce.

Area of study will help to develop learners understanding of customer service skills, destination geography, knowledge of working with children, and business skills.

WHAT TOPICS WILL I COVER? Year 12 (first year) Unit 1 - Investigating the travel and tourism sector Unit 2 - The business of travel and tourism Unit 3 - The UK as a destination Year 13 (second year) Unit 4 - Customer service in travel and tourism Unit 6 - Preparing for employment in travel and tourism Unit 19 - UK Visitor Attractions

CAREER PATHWAYS: These qualifications have been designed to provide an all-round introduction to the travel and tourism sector for those who wish to further their careers in one of its many connected industries, including retail travel, visitor attractions, accommoda-tion, transport and tour operations.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5A*-C inc. English and Maths