BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary and Diploma 2013 Entry
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Travel and Tourism is a fascinating industry that employs over 2.5 million people in the UK alone. It is a dynamic exciting industry 25 Years to be involved in, and allows people to travel abroad for their work of inspiring and experience new cultures.
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Our results speak for themselves; in August 2011, 89% of our second year students were awarded the equivalent of a grade A in their second year. These were some of the best results in the country.
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All the tutors are 100% committed and have industry experience which helps to bring the topics to life as they are able to share their experiences.
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You will have the opportunity to listen to ex-students, guest speakers and participate in trips.
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The course will prepare you for your next step into Higher Education, an Apprenticeship or a Career within the Tourism Industry.
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Choose either a one year course (Certificate) or a two year course (Subsidiary Diploma).
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1987-2012 25 Years of inspiring individuals
Samantha’s Perspective I enjoy coming to Carmel because of the friendly atmosphere and great facilities we have here, especially the library. The best thing about studying Tourism is the great support you get from the tutor. The course so far has also been hard work but interesting, I have especially enjoyed learning about New York and Paris. After doing Unit 2, I have found that my confidence has improved a lot after learning about customer service skills. I have had many opportunities within the subject such as a trip to London and I am currently organising my work experience within Tourism for June. After I leave Carmel in the next couple of years I plan to go to university to study Tourism.
BTEC Level 3 Travel & Tourism Exam Board Edexcel What will the course involve? BTEC Tourism has been designed for students who love coursework and want to learn in a true vocational setting. The course is 100% coursework based and so relates well to producing projects and tasks when actually employed within the tourism industry. The units you will study are all coursework units and so no exams will be sat. You will cover topics such as looking at the UK as a tourist destination, how the industry is set up for example who funds it and who are the organisations involved. You will participate in a compulsory work experience placement that will help prepare you for employment. The course includes theoretical elements as well as practical activities and the production of your coursework. You must be self motivated, able to participate in team tasks and have the ability to work to strict deadlines. How will I be assessed?
Mitchell
Samantha Rome Rainhill High School Studying: Travel and Tourism, English Language, Geography, Psychology
Meet the Tutors Susanne Maher Head of Faculty Head of Applied Business, Tourism and BTEC Level 2 Business Emma Smith Tourism and Business Tutor, Head of Economics
You will be assessed in college by producing portfolios of coursework. This in turn goes through a rigorous external quality system to ensure it has been assessed correctly. Producing coursework demands a lot of your time and you will be expected to spend study periods in college producing your coursework as well as time at home (4 hours a week). You will have the opportunity to
improve your work and will work closely with your tutor in a tutorial setting to do this. Where does the course lead? The course will prepare you for many avenues, including University, an Apprenticeship or a Career in the Tourism Industry. Many students continue to University to study Tourism or a particular aspect of Tourism such as Eco Tourism. However there is also a vast array of Apprenticeships and jobs too. Examples of careers you may go onto include Tourism Development Officer working for a local council, Cabin Crew, Air Traffic Control and Holiday Representative. You may choose a management career and oversee the running of a Tourism Information Centre or become an Event or Conference Coordinator in a large hotel chain such as the Hilton. Careers Corner The Travel and Tourism Department has introduced a dedicated careers area in which students can access a wealth of information in relation to their future career prospects. Learn about financial support, university life and importantly how you can get ahead in preparation for your application.
What support will I receive? During your time at Carmel College you will receive enormous amounts of support from a variety of different areas. Within the Tourism Department you will find staff who care about your progression at Carmel and that you both enjoy and succeed during your time with us. All of the department staff are willing to give you extra help and time to ensure you understand the subject and to provide you with support and advice. Our door is always open to students and you will find staff working with students at break and lunchtimes and after college to help them succeed. We pride ourselves on the success of our students and will always ‘go the extra mile’ to ensure you are proud of your success also. We find that many students come back to see us from university and they always say that their time at Carmel has really helped them prepare for their degree.
Amy’s Perspective UCLAN Visit
Trips organised by the students
Last year the students started to think about their future plans early and visited the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) who are ranked as third for hospitality and tourism in the country, by the Times Educational ‘Good University Guide’. They attended a master class and had a tour of the university whilst enjoying conversations with staff and student ambassadors. The students were so impressed that many of them applied to the university and have been offered a place. Courses such as Event Management and Tourism Management have become very popular and our students do extremely well in securing places on these exciting degree programmes.
As part of their studies, students have to organise an event from start to finish. Previous trips have included a day at outdoor activity centre Rock and River, and ice skating in Deeside. In 2010 the U6 Tourism students organised a spectacular two day trip to London which included a visit to Madame Tussauds and an evening meal at Planet Hollywood. During the second day they took their tutors on a guided tour of London including sites such as Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament.
Trip to London
Travel and Tourism is one of my favourite subjects at college. It is very interesting but also challenging. I took the subject at GCSE and really enjoyed it so I decided to take it for A-Level as in the future I hope to become a hotel manager. I have learnt a lot of things that will help to gain a career in the travel and tourism industry. The atmosphere is great in the lessons, everyone in my class is friendly and we all get along really well together. There are also certain enrichments you can take that link in with travel and tourism, an example that I took was the “Cabin Crew Diploma”. This has given me more experience of what it might feel like to work as part of a cabin crew team and what is involved in the job. Overall Travel and Tourism is a really interesting and enjoyable course and I would totally recommend taking it to anyone wanting to work within the travel and tourism industry.
Sea Life Centre, Blakcpool
What is the Department like? The Tourism department has a wide range of resources available to students. We subscribe to a number of industry based journals to help you keep up-to-date with current issues in the industry. We also have a range of core text books that you can freely borrow to help to develop your understanding. Resources are available to students to assist in your learning and we always work with ‘live’ case studies to ensure your learning is aided by real-life and practical examples. We have 12 wireless laptops available in the department for use both in lessons and for students at break and lunchtimes. These have full internet access, allowing you to complete your own effective research and help develop your understanding.
Amy Copeland St Edmund Arrowsmith, Ashton Studying: Travel and Tourism, ICT, Applied Science, Product Design
The college library is also stocked with a wide range of appropriate textbooks for you to loan and use to complement your research. Students achieve their Welcome Host qualification
Frequently Asked Questions What are the entry requirements for Travel & Tourism?
Visiting London
What other activities will I get involved in? The Travel and Tourism industries are ever-changing and, as a department, we have many opportunities for you to update your knowledge and understanding. We organise visits and trips during the year to relevant organisations.
You will need CC in Applied Leisure and Tourism (if studied) and grade Cs in GCSE Maths and English Language. What other A Levels complement Travel & Tourism? Again, any other A Level can be studied alongside Travel & Tourism although some may be better suited than others. Courses such as Geography, Modern Foreign Languages, ICT and Business complement the content of Travel & Tourism and can help when studying at Higher Education level. Is the course A Level study?
Students at Rock and River
Yes, a BTEC in Travel & Tourism is exactly the same level as any other A Level. You will gain the same amount of UCAS points (if you wish to progress to university) and it is equally recognised as all other A Levels in the world of work. The only slight difference is that you will make more links with organisations and study more ‘live’ case-studies to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the travel and tourism industry.
Raft building at “Rock and River” – an event organised by the students as part of their A2 coursework
We also invite in guest speakers from industry so you can become involved with as many tourism based organisations as possible. Students have also enjoyed listening to talks from past students who now work in Travel. One student is now working at Thomas Cook and another at Haven Holiday Camp. We are always looking to improve our links with industry and currently work closely with Park Inn, The World of Glass, St Helens College and Chester Zoo. As part of the Enrichment Programme, you can also gain additional qualifications: Cabin Crew Diploma The Cabin Crew Diploma is aimed at those students interested in entering the Aviation Industry on the service side, as a Cabin Crew Attendant. The course is recognised by some major airlines and is the first step into an exciting career that will enable you to travel all over the world. Welcome Host Plus This course is designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and experience in the Customer Service Industry. It is a qualification that is recognised all over the world and in every service based industry. We look forward to welcoming you and working closely with you over the next two years.
How successful are Carmel’s Travel & Tourism students? Students visit Central Park New York
More Information Detailed course specification is available from the exam board website: www.aqa.org.uk/qual/ gceapplied/travel.html
The achievement of our students is outstanding. We boast a 100% pass rate for all our students and the achievement rates are amongst the best in the country. A*-B A*-E
2010 AS A2 57%
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2011 AS A2 50%
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2012 AS A2 50%
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