A new course for Sept 2024 – further information and photos to follow 

 

 

Intent  

 

Our aim is to provide learners an opportunity to gain an introduction to Hospitality and Tourism.  This award offers the opportunity for learners to study a sector unit and plan for their next steps by completing the mandatory unit: Developing a Personal Progression Plan.  It is suitable for students who want an introduction to a vocational qualification alongside other qualifications studied and activities at The Forum Centre. 

  

Pupils will develop a wide variety of skills. Many of these are transferable – supporting subjects across curriculum and students with careers Post 16; 

  • Writing, speaking and listening to others. 

  • Using body language to help communication 

  • Using communication for different purposes. 

  • Communicating in a variety of ways, including electronic and social media. 

  • Setting common goals. 

  • Showing respect for others in the team and valuing their contributions. 

  • Listening to others in the team, being open minded. 

  • Taking on roles and responsibilities. 

  • Identifying issues by being able to examine information. 

  • Dealing with change. 

  • Decision making to find solutions. 

  • Staying with a problem until it is resolved. 

  • Using IT to help solve problems. 

  • Collecting and using information from different sources. 

  • Determining relevance and accuracy of information. 

  • Organising information. 

  • Representing information in different ways. 

  • Using IT to present and store information. 

  • Setting goals. 

  • Being proactive and flexible. 

  • Being resilient and able to work under pressure. 

  • Monitoring performance and devising strategies for improvement. 

  • Using IT for time management. 

 

Implementation 

 

70 guided learning hours.  

Internally assessed – two units to be achieved.  One from Group A (core skills) and the other group B (sector options – we have chosen to focus on tourism). 

Graded using the scale distinction, merit, pass and unclassified. 

 

Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Travel and Tourism 

Group 

 

Assessment method 

GLH 

Window of assessment 

A2 

Developing a Personal Progression Plan 

Internal 

30 

At the end of the unit – summative assessment internally marked. 

HT8 

Exploring Travel and Tourism in the UK 

Internal 

40 

At the end of the unit – summative assessment internally marked. 

 

We will aim to incorporate a trip or two throughout the year of study – to the travel agent, possibly to the local airport or a nearby tourist destination. 

All lessons will be carefully planned, well-structured and show a clear direction in progress. Lessons will be taught enthusiastically, with a variety of imaginative, creative, well-paced lessons to suit all needs and catch everyone’s imagination.  

Student’s will be provided clear objective every lesson and will be encouraged to reflected upon these objectives and their own learning. This will give them the opportunity to take responsibility for their own learning. 

Key skills that are learnt and practiced throughout the year (as listed above) will be shared with students to link with CV/personal statement and support with Post 16 destinations. 

 

Impact  

 

Students will carry out tasks and assignments throughout the course.  These will be assessed and marked by the teacher, and feedback will be provided. 

The two components in the qualification give learners the opportunity to develop their general skills and increase their knowledge and understanding of the UK tourism sector, and relevant transferable skills such as research and communication skills. 

 

Resources 

There are a variety of resources available – please ask your teacher for support. 

 

Documentaries/TV programmes 

  • BBC iPlayer – the Travel show.  You can watch the team on their journey discovering new destinations around the globe and uncovering hidden sides to some of the world’s favourite holiday hotspots. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/n13xtmtp/the-travel-show 

  • BBC iPlayer – Race across the World. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0002tvs/race-across-the-world 

  • BBC iPlayer Michael Palin looks at historical railway journeys. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001k9mh/michael-palin-the-art-of-travel 

  • The case of a rogue Brazilian travel agent and the unhappy customers. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001fpzz/the-holiday-swindler 

 

News 

Always good to keep an eye on current affairs. BBC news or Sky news are good places to start – are their strikes affecting customers?  What is the latest place to visit on holiday? What are locals in the UK concerned about with the number of people walking up Snowdon (for example)? 

Your teacher will keep an eye out and the class will look at current news stories as and when they occur. 

 

Books 

We have variety of books available in the classroom – talk to your teacher about your interests and we can loan you one.