What will my child gain from BTEC Tech Award in Travel and Tourism?
Learners will have the opportunity to develop sector-specific knowledge and skills in a practical learning environment, including:
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Knowledge: that underpins the effective use of skills, processes, and attitudes in the travel and tourism sector, such as the appeal of different tourist destinations to different types of customer, and the factors that influence travel and tourism.
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Skills: such as researching different travel and tourism organisations, the features of tourist destinations, and the products and services available to meet the needs of different customers.
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Attitudes: that are considered very important in the travel and tourism sector, including how to develop tourism while respecting the environment and local communities.
Course Assessment
This is a BTEC Tech Award Level 1/Level 2 Vocational course, which is equivalent to a GCSE, but it is marked on a different grading system.
Cambridge National Grades
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Cambridge National Grades |
GCSE grade equivalent |
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Distinction* at Level 2 |
8.5 |
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Distinction at Level 2 |
7 |
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Merit at Level 2 |
5.5 |
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Pass at Level 2 |
4 |
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Distinction at Level 1 |
3 |
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Merit at Level 1 |
2 |
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Pass at Level 1 |
1 |
Course Structure
The BTEC Tech Award in Travel and Tourism consists of three components that give learners the opportunity to develop broad knowledge and understanding of the travel and tourism sector by studying the aims, products, and services of different travel and tourism organisations, their use of consumer technologies, the features of tourist destinations, how organisations meet customer needs and preferences, and the influences on global travel and tourism.
The qualification enables learners to develop transferable skills, such as researching, planning, and making decisions and judgements. It recognises the value of learning skills, knowledge, and vocational attributes to complement GCSEs, broadening learners’ experience and understanding of the varied progression options available to them.
Internal Assessment
Components 1 and 2 are assessed through non-exam internal assessment, designed to demonstrate learning through realistic tasks and activities. The components focus on:
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The development and application of core knowledge and understanding of travel and tourism organisations, tourist destinations, and the needs of different travel and tourism customers.
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The development and application of skills, such as researching types of tourist destination and holidays.
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Reflective practice through carrying out research on travel and tourism products and services to make recommendations to meet customer needs.
The internal assessments are delivered through Pearson-set Assignments, marked by the centre, and moderated by Pearson. For each component, new assignments are released twice a year through the secure area of the Pearson website.
External Assessment
Component 3 requires learners to apply knowledge and understanding of the factors influencing tourism, the impact of tourism on destinations, and destination management.
The external assessment takes the form of an exam, taken under supervised conditions, and is then marked by the exam board.