Travel and Tourism
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Specification: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
Qualification type: BTEC qualification, equivalent to A Level
Entry criteria (GCSE grades): 4 in English
Subject description: This course offers an alternative style of learning from other subjects offered in Sixth Form. It will teach about the travel and tourism industry.
Units studied: Unit 1 - The World of Travel and Tourism (Year 12) Unit 3 - Principles of marketing in Travel and Tourism (Year 12) Unit 2 - Global Destinations (Year 13) Unit 9 - Visitor Attractions (Year 13)
How the course is assessed: Students must complete all four units over the two years of study. This qualification includes a range of assessment types and styles, which is the main difference from A Level courses. There will be two external assessments and two internal assessments.
External Assessments: Unit 1 - 90 min exam with 75 marks available. Unit 2 - A task and case study set by the exam board. The assessment will take up to three hours of lesson time to complete and be submitted using a computer.
Internal Assessments: Units 3 and 9 - Assignments will be carried out in school and assessed by teaching staff.
The course is graded using the Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction* system.
Post-18 opportunities: The course gives students access to a range of careers in the service sector and opportunities for higher education. UCAS tariff points are equivalent to A Level grades.
Teacher responsible: Mrs S Berrisford.
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