Travel And Tourism BTEC Level 3 Block C

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE NORTH SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 17th November 2022

Applications Close: - August 2023

Entry Requirements: - Grade 4 and above in 5 GCSEs Including English and Maths for Level 3 programmes, higher grades are required for some subjects

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Open Event: - We are delighted to be able to welcome you to our Open Evening again. Our Sixth Form Team and subject staff will be available between 4.30 pm and 7pm to answer any questions you may have regarding courses we offer and the application process. In the event you are unable to join us, we hope that you will take the time to have a look at our website, https://www.thenorthschool.org.uk/Sixth-Form-Prospectus/, where you can find our Welcome booklet and Level 2 and Level 3 Prospectus, which provide further information about The North School, our Sixth Form and the courses we run.

If you have any questions regarding the Sixth Form, our courses, facilities or our application process, please do contact us, either by telephone (01233 614613) or email (tns-sixthform@swale.at). We will be happy to arrange either a telephone call or meeting to answer these. We are happy to forward subject specific questions to subject leaders who may be better placed to answer your queries. We look forward to hearing from you and to meeting you.

There are many jobs within the Leisure, Travel and Tourism sector that require the sound knowledge and understanding of Travel and Tourism that will be gained through the completion of this course.

This course can be studied as a single award

Students studying the single award will complete 3 core units

Unit 1 - The world of Travel & Tourist

Unit 2 - Global Dimensions

Unit 3 - Principles of Marketing in Travel & Tourism

and one additional unit;

Unit 9 - Visitor Attractions

Units 1 & 2 are assessed externally, one is a one-and-a-half-hour exam and the other is a synoptic assessment. The remaining units are coursework which may require you to write essays and produce PowerPoints by an agreed deadline.

Students will require a minimum of five A*-C/9-4 grades at GCSE, including English Language and Mathematics. Students should have an interest in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism sector.

This qualification is designed to help students work towards higher level qualifications at college or University. It may also lead onto an apprenticeship or employment with companies such as Eurostar, Holiday Extras or Saga. There could also be opportunities linking to the Dover-Calais Ports or airline companies. There are many travel agents and tourist boards that require trained and informed individuals to work in their shops, online or overseas.