Ryton Parents – Year 9 Options – BTEC
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism
What is the course structure?
The
course is made up of six units – three core units that everyone takes and three
specialist units. The specialist units
enable you to study particular areas in more depth. It is also possible to do a work experience
in a Travel and Tourism organisation.
What will I study?
All
students take the three core units:
The Traveller’s World
You will take three specialist
units:
European
Planning a Trip to a Visitor Attraction
Assessment
Students will produce evidence from
tasks, activities and assignments that relate to specified criteria. All units are assessed and moderated
internally.
What can
I do at the end of the course?
A BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate
is equivalent to 2 GCSE
A*- C
With further training or study, students can go into careers
or further education in the Travel and Tourism industry.
It prepares you for employment and
provides a good grounding to go on to a more advanced course such as:
BTEC National Diploma, Certificate
or Award in Travel and Tourism
BTEC National Diploma, Certificate
or Award in Airline and Airport Operations
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Travel
Operations
Contact: Mrs.
D. Kell or Mr A. Wright or see the Edexcel website – www.edexcel.org.uk