Travel and tourism
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (BTEC national diploma)
Two-years, (equivalent to three A-levels)
Why do most countries invest so much in their travel and tourism industry? You will explore different tourist destinations and the opportunities they offer people. Through work experience and visits you will learn about the skills you will require for work in this industry.
Required qualifications
Four A*-C grades at GCSE or a full level two pass in a related subject plus two other GCSEs at grade C or above. Entry requirements for students currently studying an intermediate vocational course will be based on their performance at intermediate level. Depending on your GCSE grades, you may also take an AS/A-level alongside the national diploma such as a language.
What will I study?
The course will focus on:
- investigating the travel and tourism industry
- marketing products and services within the industry
- discovering tourist destinations
- customers and employment in travel and tourism.
On the course you will:
- discover the way the industry works through investigations and case studies
- work in the industry during a work experience placement
- research the industry through visits and trips
- take part in an overseas residential.
Method of assessment
You will be assessed by coursework portfolios.
What will I be able to progress to?
You can choose from various options after completing your studies including going on to higher education or entering employment in areas including the airline industry, events management, hospitality or visitor attractions.