Travel and Tourism Level 2

This subject may be offered at more than one Southern Consortium school site. The teaching of this subject may be at any one of the sites listed below.

The information on this webpage is a guide only. Topics, units and course content may vary from those listed below.

BTEC First Diploma In Travel and Tourism (Level 2) @DP

 

Currently the largest industry in the UK and one of the world’s largest employers, the Travel and Tourism industry affords many career opportunities for motivated young people. If you are interested in learning about this exciting Industry the BTEC is for you

Course Components

Core Units

Unit 1: The UK Travel and Tourism Industry

This unit will provide learners with a broad overview of the UK travel and tourism industry so that they can appreciate its diversity, interrelationships and complexity.

Unit 2: Exploring Customer Service in Travel and Tourism

Allows learners to further explore customer service within the travel and tourism industry.

Unit 3: UK Travel and Tourism Destinations

Learners will be introduced to reference materials and different sources of information to enable them to plan simple journeys using different methods of transport. Specialist Units

Unit 4: European Holiday Destinations

Unit 5: Exploring Marketing in Travel and Tourism

Unit 6: Business Skills for Travel and Tourism

Unit 7: Developing Employability Skills for Travel and Tourism

Unit 8: Planning Visits for Travel and Tourism

You will have the opportunity to develop

  • Broad skills, knowledge and understanding of the travel and tourism industry
  • An interest in travel and tourism, the issues affecting the development of the industry and its potential effect on employment opportunities
  • An understanding of the scale and importance of the travel and tourism industry.
  • Appreciation of the importance of the customer to the travel and tourism industry

Assessment

The Units are assessed internally through are portfolio based assessments.

Progression

This qualification supports progression into higher education and training for employment. Many courses, for example in Business and Management, can be combined with the study of tourism. Many employment opportunities exist in this sector, including but not limited to Travel Agent, Tour Operator, Airline crew, Hotel manager, Holiday Rep and Tourist Information Officer.