


Head of Sixthform
Ms A Stead


Travel & Tourism BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary
Travel & Tourism is studied at Level 3 and the course leads to vocational qualifications. Although the units concentrate on the industry of Travel & Tourism, there are a large number of vocational skills developed which could be used in a broad range of contexts.
What will I study?
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Travel and Tourism
This qualification equates to 1 A Level.
The certificate focuses on a range of study modules related to the broad area of Travel & Tourism. It is a specialist qualification that focuses on aspects of employment within this vocational sector. It is particularly relevant to pupils who have studied Travel & Tourism at level 2; however this is not an entrance requirement.
How will I be assessed?
You will complete six units of work ranging from Customer Service in Travel & Tourism to investigating Travel & Tourism, The European Travel Market and Current Issues in Travel & Tourism. Assessment is assignment based and continuous. The nature of the course necessitates a wide range of study visits to a variety of Travel & Tourism destinations.
Entry Requirements
Route 1 – Not available
Route 2 – A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or BTEC/OCR at Merit or above
Route 3 – A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or BTEC/OCR at Merit or above
Route 4 – Not available
Career Opportunities
This course develops a wide variety of skills e.g. presentation, customer service skills and research skills which can be used in a range of work settings. A Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Travel & Tourism is a valued qualification within the Travel & Tourism industry and is also recognised by Higher Education institutions.
Travel & Tourism BTEC Level 3 Diploma
Travel & Tourism is studied at Level 3 and the course leads to vocational qualifications. Although the units concentrate on the industry of Travel & Tourism, there are a large number of vocational skills developed which could be used in a broad range of contexts.

What will I study?
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Travel & Tourism
This qualification equates to 2 A Levels.
The certificate focuses on a range of study modules related to the broad area of Travel & Tourism. It is a specialist qualification that focuses on aspects of employment within this vocational sector. It is particularly relevant to pupils who have studied Travel & Tourism at Level 2; however this is not an entrance requirement.
How will I be assessed?
You will complete 12 units of work ranging from Customer Service in Travel & Tourism to Long-Haul Travel Destinations, the Appeal and Importance of UK visitor attractions and Current Issues in Travel & Tourism. Assessment is assignment based and continuous. The nature of the course necessitates a wide range of study visits to a variety of Travel & Tourism destinations.
Entry Requirements
Route 1 – Not available
Route 2 – A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or BTEC/OCR at Merit or above
Route 3 – A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or BTEC/OCR at Merit or above
Route 4 – Not available
Career Opportunities
This course develops a wide variety of skills e.g. presentation, customer service skills and research skills which can be used in a range of work settings. A Level 3 Diploma in Travel & Tourism is a valued qualification within the Travel & Tourism industry and is also recognised by Higher Education institutions.

Travel and Tourism Course Information
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