Level two - Business and Travel and Tourism

Course summary

Business is a very popular choice in the UK as a level 2 vocational course. Many of the concepts and issues that are dealt with in the course are ones that you will face in the world outside of education, helping to prepare you for the world of work. The skills that you will develop through this course are highly sought after by both employers and universities. You will not only develop your knowledge of the business world but your analytical and decision-making skills will be greatly enhanced through your work. The course is an excellent choice to either give you a head start in the career that you choose to go into or as a stepping stone into CTEC Level 3s or further education. You will study a range of units including: • Business organisations • Marketing • Business online • People in organisations • Business ethics Travel and Tourism is a stepping stone towards a career in retail, business travel and other areas of the leisure and tourism sector. We cover important skills including business awareness and customer service and gain an understanding of destinations and travel routes in the UK and worldwide. Tourism is one of the major industries in Dorset and provides numerous employment opportunities. We learn about key destinations in the UK and around the world, their locations and the routes between them. We cover air, rail, road and sea transport, how to plan for trips and holidays and match tourism experiences to customers’ needs and requirements. We also find out how the industry has developed since people first started to have paid leave back in 1871.