Travel and tourism is the fastest-growing global industry with an estimated workforce of around 10% of the world's population. The travel and tourism sector offers the opportunity to work for international organizations that allow career paths to combine both work and travel. Studying for the Diploma will enhance your geographical and business knowledge through the completion of the core and option units. The course also develops enterprise and entrepreneurship skills for employment as well as preparing students for university. The course will provide an insight into the world of tour operations and package holidays, including being a holiday representative, working as a travel agent or on a cruise line; the hospitality sector, including hotels ranging from budget to luxury, as well as restaurants, coffee shops, and bars; tourist attractions, from purposebuilt theme parks to historic houses; and the transport sector, including working at airports, and for airlines as cabin crew. Students will develop an understanding of key business concepts including marketing, finance, human resources, research, and customer service. A range of study visits will broaden your experience of the industry and provide you with invaluable exposure to successful entrepreneurs and the scope of the UK tourism industry. This is an opportunity to take the avocational course as an initial or further qualification and gain an understanding of the many sectors of the travel and tourism industry. It will develop understanding, knowledge, and skills to a high level of competence for employment within the travel and tourism industry or for progressing to university. Successful students progress to Higher education by studying International Tourism Management, Events Management, Business Studies, Geography and Tourism, Marketing or other related subjects at university. Others readily find employment in a wide range of businesses in Cornwall, the wider UK, and overseas. As an industry, it is home to more small and mediumsized enterprises than any other sector, so starting a business is another career option, and core units like Travel and Tourism Enterprise will enable the development of these skills.
Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above in appropriate subjects (to include English Language or English Literature and/or Mathematics).
Achievement in this subject is dependent upon excellent attendance, punctuality, and effort. Learning will take place in a friendly atmosphere, using a variety of assessment methods. Assessment is 19 % external assessment (1 written exam and 1 set task) the other 81% is comprised of 11 units that are coursework based. Assessment activity follows each element of course delivery, so progression is regularly monitored. Most assessments are in written format (wordprocessed not handwritten) there are units where role play and practical activities are core, these will be video recorded. Assignments are externally moderated by BTEC and overall grades of Pass, Merit, or Distinction will be awarded upon completion of the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Old Callywith Road, Bodmin, PL31 2GT |
Travel and tourism is the fastest-growing global industry with an estimated workforce of around 10% of the world's population. The travel and tourism sector offers the opportunity to work for international organizations that allow career paths to combine both work and travel. Studying for the Diploma will enhance your geographical and business knowledge through the completion of the core and option units. The course also develops enterprise and entrepreneurship skills for employment as well as preparing students for university. The course will provide an insight into the world of tour operations and package holidays, including being a holiday representative, working as a travel agent or on a cruise line; the hospitality sector, including hotels ranging from budget to luxury, as well as restaurants, coffee shops, and bars; tourist attractions, from purposebuilt theme parks to historic houses; and the transport sector, including working at airports, and for airlines as cabin crew. Students will develop an understanding of key business concepts including marketing, finance, human resources, research, and customer service. A range of study visits will broaden your experience of the industry and provide you with invaluable exposure to successful entrepreneurs and the scope of the UK tourism industry. This is an opportunity to take the avocational course as an initial or further qualification and gain an understanding of the many sectors of the travel and tourism industry. It will develop understanding, knowledge, and skills to a high level of competence for employment within the travel and tourism industry or for progressing to university. Successful students progress to Higher education by studying International Tourism Management, Events Management, Business Studies, Geography and Tourism, Marketing or other related subjects at university. Others readily find employment in a wide range of businesses in Cornwall, the wider UK, and overseas. As an industry, it is home to more small and mediumsized enterprises than any other sector, so starting a business is another career option, and core units like Travel and Tourism Enterprise will enable the development of these skills.
Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above in appropriate subjects (to include English Language or English Literature and/or Mathematics).
Achievement in this subject is dependent upon excellent attendance, punctuality, and effort. Learning will take place in a friendly atmosphere, using a variety of assessment methods. Assessment is 19 % external assessment (1 written exam and 1 set task) the other 81% is comprised of 11 units that are coursework based. Assessment activity follows each element of course delivery, so progression is regularly monitored. Most assessments are in written format (wordprocessed not handwritten) there are units where role play and practical activities are core, these will be video recorded. Assignments are externally moderated by BTEC and overall grades of Pass, Merit, or Distinction will be awarded upon completion of the course.