Belfast Boys' Model School
Respect, Commitment, Integrity
Travel & Tourism
Aims
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To develop broad skills, knowledge and understanding of the travel and tourism industry
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To apply their knowledge and understanding of travel & tourism and use research, evaluation and problem-solving skills in vocational contexts
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To help pupils to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines, work independently and within teams
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Participate in visits to travel & tourism organisations and destinations
Staff
Mrs McCracken
Miss McGibbon
Miss Forbes
Mrs Jones
Mrs Higgins
Miss Pickering
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all."
- Helen Keller
Key Stage 3
Tourism is studied as part of the Geography Curriculum in Year 10.
Key Stage 4
BTEC Level 2 First Award & First Certificate in Travel & Tourism
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Exam Board: Edexcel
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75% portfolio, 25% external exam (Equivalencies – Award = 1 GCSE, Certificate = 2 GCSEs)
Units studied include:
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Compulsory:
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Unit 1 – The UK Travel & Tourism Sector – EXTERNAL exam - 25%
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Unit 2 – UK Travel & Tourism Destinations
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Optional:
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Unit 3 - The Development of Travel & Tourism in the UK
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Unit 4 - International Travel & Tourism Destinations
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Unit 5 - Factors Affecting Worldwide Travel & Tourism
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Unit 6 - The Travel & Tourism Customer Experience
Post 16
Exam Board – Edexcel, RQF
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Extended Certificate
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58% external assessment
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42% internal assessment
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Compulsory:
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Unit 1- the World of Travel & Tourism
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Unit 2 – Global Destinations
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Unit 3 – Principles of Marketing in Travel & Tourism
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Optional:
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Unit 9 – Visitor Attractions
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Exam Board – Edexcel, RCF, National Diploma
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29% external assessment
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71% internal assessment
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Compulsory:
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Unit 1- the World of Travel & Tourism
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Unit 2 – Global Destinations
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Unit 3 – Principles of Marketing in Travel & Tourism
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Unit 4 - Managing the Customer Experience in Travel and Tourism
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Unit 5 - Travel and Tourism Enterprises
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Unit 16 - Researching Current Travel Trends and Key Issues in Travel and Tourism
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Optional Units
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Unit 9 – Visitor Attractions
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Unit 15 - Recruitment and selection in Travel and Tourism
Skills Developed
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Organisation
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Communication
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Leadership
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Problem-solving
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IT skills
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Research and communication skills
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Presentation skills
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Teamwork
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Ability to work to deadlines
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Customer service skills
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Attention to detail
Career Areas
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Pilot
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Travel agent
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Hotel manager
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Marketing
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Customer service
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Air Traffic Controller
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Airport security
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Event organiser
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Holiday representative
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Tour manager
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Outdoor activities manager