Travel and Tourism

Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

01322441371

Erith Road, Belvedere, DA17 6HT

Course summary

This course aims to inspire and enthuse learners to consider a career in the travel and tourism sector. As well as developing an understanding of this increasingly important sector of industry, learners will develop practical research and report-writing skills. Learners will have opportunities to participate in visits including a residential. They will be encouraged to develop a global understanding of issues which affect us all including sustainability within the travel and tourism sector. Current difficulties facing those working in the travel and tourism sector will also be investigated. In the first year of the course you will do one examination unit about aspects of the Travel and Tourism industry and complete an internal written assignment about marketing. Various natural landscapes such as the Jurassic Coast and the Brecon Beacons will be investigated. Human attractions ranging from places of interest such as Winchester Cathedral to Merlin attractions such as Thorpe Park and the Sealife Centre will be investigated. In the second year of the course learners will sit a synoptic external examination on Global Destinations which will include preparation using pre-release material. One internal assignment will be completed on visitor attractions. The course supports progression into university courses or into an apprenticeship. It gives learners the potential opportunity to enter a wide range ofjunior job roles in a range of industries. In particular learners will leave the course with detailed knowledge of marketing and an in-depth insight into the leisure and hospitality industry from the hotel trade, transportation to the entertainment industry.