BTEC Certificate in Travel and Tourism

BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Travel & Tourism

Course Details

Travel and tourism is a fast growing industry, in fact one of the UK’s fastest growing. The Travel and Tourism course is ideal for those wishing to follow a profession in travel and tourism.

Taking the BTEC Certificate in Travel and Tourism is certain to improve your job opportunities. The course will open up a host of travel related opportunities with airlines, tourist boards, tourist attractions, travel agencies, hotels and much more.

Not only will the Travel and Tourism course teach you all about the industry, it could even give you the opportunity to ply your trade both in the UK and abroad.

Why do a Certificate in Business Management?

• Learn about how the Travel and Tourism industry works
• Achieve a BTEC Advanced Certificate in travel and Tourism
• All your course materials are provided
• You can learn whilst still working
• Unlimited access to an online learning community
• No previous experience is required
• Course materials written by industry experts
• A dedicated personal tutor at all times

Qualifications

During the course of your studies you will be given 16 assignments to complete.  The assignments will assist in determining your understanding of what you have learned in each study unit.  Your personal tutor will assess your coursework and provide you with feedback on your progress and provide any guidance you need.  Your assessments will form the basis of your qualification and and upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded the BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Travel and Tourism.

BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) are the largest UK awarding body of academic and vocational qualifications.

The ITT (Institute of Travel and Tourism) were established in 1956 and strive to maintain professional values throughout the travel industry.

By obtaining the BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Travel and Tourism you will put yourself ahead of other job seekers and get yourself noticed. The Certificate in Travel and Tourism will demonstrate to potential employers that you are dedicated to developing a career in travel and tourism and have the necessary skills to carry out roles within the sector.

Study Plan

• Unit 1 - Understanding the Travel and Tourism Industry
• Unit 2 -  The Tourism Business
• Unit 3 -  Structure of the Travel and Tourism Industry
• Unit 4 -  Marketing in Travel and Tourism
• Unit 5 -  Tourist Destinations
• Unit 6 -  Customer Service in Travel and Tourism
• Unit 7 -  Tour Operations
• Unit 8 -  Travel Retailing

Study Details

The Travel and Tourism course is made up of 8 study units which will start at the beginning in unit 1 and continually develop your skills and knowledge as you progress through the subsequent units.

It's vital that your progress is continually assessed to ensure you understand the subject matter and are getting the most from your course.  Therefore, you will have 12 assignments to complete throughout the course.  These will be sent to your tutor who will mark them and check your progress.  The outcome of your certification will be assignment based.

The average student completes the course in approximately 180 study hours. An example of how you may break your study down is shown below: 

Study Period	Weekly Hours
6 Months	7.5 Hours
12 Months	4 Hours
24 Months	2 Hours

The Certificate in Travel and Tourism does not require you to have any prior experience.

Careers

Successful completion of the Travel and Tourism course can open so many doors to you thanks to its varied industry coverage.

Successful completion of the course could see you applying for jobs in the travel sector with earnings of between £25,000 and £35,000.

Example roles:

Travel Consultant
£26,500
Source: www.Payscale.com - May 2011