Travel and Tourism
Back to Key InformationEdexcel Travel and Tourism Diploma (BTEC L3) - equivalent to two A levels
Edexcel Travel and Tourism Subsidiary Diploma (BTEC L3) - equivalent to one A level
The courses are ideal for those interested in managerial careers in the travel and tourism industry but are also a good opportunity for you to develop the range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for working life.
The courses can lead to further qualifications suitable for the industry. For example the University of Greenwich offers a highly recognised degree course in Travel and Tourism.
They can also directly lead to opportunities for employment within the industry, for example, tourist information centres, travel agents, tour guides, accommodation.
Entry requirements
You must have sound English and mathematics skills. Good computing skills and an understanding of business are also an advantage.
Course structure and content
The Diploma course comprises 12 units of work:
- Investigating the travel and tourism sector
- The business of travel and tourism
- The UK as a destination
- Customer services
- Marketing in travel and tourism
- Preparing for employment
- European destinations
- Long haul destinations
- Retail travel operations
- Business travel operations
- Responsible tourism
- Tour operations
The Subsidiary Diploma course comprises 6 units of work:
- Investigating the travel and tourism sector
- The business of travel and tourism
- The UK as a destination
- Customer services
- European destinations
- Long haul destinations
How the course is taught
The Diploma course is taught over the course of two academic years. There is one unit of work per six weeks (roughly each half term) of school.
The Subsidiary Diploma course is taught over the course of a single academic year. There is one unit of work per six weeks (roughly each half term) of school.
Assessment
The course is completely coursework, there is no formal examination.
Each unit of work is assessed with an assignment which must be completed within a specified time.
