Travel & Tourism Level 2
This Level 2 course is an introduction to the world of travel and tourism. The travel and tourism industry is a dynamic, exciting sector. You will be provided with an opportunity to explore and gain an insight into the key areas that drive the UK tourism sector.
Our Extended Certificate qualification will provide you with key skills and knowledge to gain employment in this diverse industry. You will develop skills in teamwork, effective communication and customer care as well as developing a broad understanding of the many employment areas within the industry.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSE subjects at grade 3 including English and Maths.
What will I study?
This qualification covers topics such as:
- The UK Travel and Tourism Industry
- Promotion in Travel & Tourism
- Travel Agency Operations
- Hospitality in Travel & Tourism
- Know about airports and airlines
There is also the option to take part in a range of trips and residential visits during the course which are designed to support the topics being studied. Costs for these visits are additional and cover a range of local, national and international destinations.
There will be the opportunity to retake GCSE English and Maths (working towards grade 4) within this study programme.
Method of delivery
Attendance is full-time and your studies will be across three full days per week. These will be mainly classroom based but you will also learn via experiential learning that include events organisation activities, role plays and related activities.
Our methods of delivery will include student focused learning and formal teaching sessions, accompanied by workshops, tutorials, some independent studies and problem solving.
How will I be assessed?
This qualification is a portfolio-based qualification. Internally assessed, you are required to create a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates achievement of 100% of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each unit. On completion of each unit, you must declare that the work produced is your own. The Assessor must countersign this. The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include (in no particular order):
- Assessor observation
- Worksheets
- Practical tasks
- Assignments/projects/reports
- Record of oral and written questioning
- Candidate and peer reports
- Presentations
- Roleplay
Good course combinations
This is a full-time course. It is not possible to combine this course with other Vocational, Apprenticeship or A Level programmes.
Your next steps
On completion, you may progress into employment within the tourism sector, or progress to higher studies at Level 3 in Travel & Tourism. Alternatively you could progress on to an apprenticeship.
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