BTECs focus on the holistic development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to be able to succeed in employment and higher education. Employers are looking for recruits with a thorough grounding in the latest industry requirements and work-ready skills such as teamwork.
About this Course
BTECs focus on the holistic development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to be able to succeed in employment and higher education. Employers are looking for recruits with a thorough grounding in the latest industry requirements and work-ready skills such as teamwork.
Higher education needs students who have experience of research, extended writing and meeting deadlines. The two-year Diploma starts by exploring the different organisations, ownership, and business structures within travel and tourism sector and examines how effective marketing and customer service provision is linked.
Key Units
The World of Travel and Tourism
Global Destinations
Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism
Managing the Customer Experience in Travel and Tourism
Travel and Tourism Enterprises
Researching Current Travel Trends and Key Issues in Travel and Tourism
Plus 2 more units
Entry Requirements
4 GCSE (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above including maths and English
Assessment
Assessment is by a variety of methods including research-based reports, work booklets, time-constrained assignments, role-plays and presentations. There are also two externally assessed (exam) units on Level 3, these come in the first year. A large amount of private/ independent study is also required.
Where does this Lead
The Diploma is the educational equivalent to two A-Levels. Many students progress straight into work or an apprenticeship. However, it is also possible to continue your studies, at a higher level, by progressing onto a Foundation Degree course at a wide range of universities.
The Sheffield College is a Further Education College in the Sheffield City Region, providing high quality academic and vocational training to enhance qualifications, skills and employability across the region.
Adopting a 'one college approach', we operate from a number of sites across the city with fantastic facilities at each. We work in close partnership with schools, universities and employers to ensure that our provision is responsive to the needs of the city, our students, and the wider skills market.
Our campuses include City, Hillsborough, Olive Grove, Peaks, Fir Vale and Eyre Street.
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