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Overview

This course forms part of the vocationally-focused GCEs. This broad-based qualification provides a more vocational perspective. Throughout the course, students develop all the necessary skills required in Travel and Tourism within work-related contexts. The course also offers students the choice to personalise their path of study and obtain a qualification that meets both their individual aptitudes and interests.

Prior study of the subject at GCSE level may be of benefit but it is not essential. The course prepares students for further progression in other Travel and Tourism courses, or provide additional training whilst in employment.

Specification aims

The aims of these specifications are to encourage students to:

• Develop and sustain an interest in travel and tourism and the issues affecting the development of the industry and its potential effect on employment opportunities.
• Develop an understanding of the scale and importance of the travel and tourism industry and the interdependence of its sectors.
• Appreciate the importance of the customer to the travel and tourism industry.
• Appreciate the importance of the host destinations and communities to the travel and tourism industry and the importance of sustainable development.
• Appreciate the positive and negative impacts travel and tourism may have on people, environment and economy.
• Develop practical and technical skills relevant to the travel and tourism industry.
• Appreciate the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on the development of the travel and tourism industry and the potential effect on the future activities.
• Appreciate the significance of values and attitudes of key stakeholders in the travel and tourism industry.
• Develop their own values and attitudes in relation to travel and tourism issues.
• Apply their knowledge and understanding of travel and tourism and use skills of research, evaluation and problem solving in vocational contexts.
• Plan, prioritise and meet deadlines, work independently and within teams.
• Participate in visits to travel and tourism organisations and destinations.