Overview

This course is suitable for those studying in preparation for direct entry into employment at
practitioner level in many sectors of the Travel and Tourism industry (in some sectors it may be
trainee level).

This qualification is also suitable for those wishing to gain a Level 3 qualification to support further
study in Further and Higher Education.

Duration

Certificate - One Year with 180 Guided learning hours
Diploma - Two Years with 360 Guided learning hours

Awarding Body

OCR

Qualification Value

6 units – Certificate – 1 ‘A’ Level
12 units – Diploma – 2 ‘A’ Levels

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, however it is recommended that candidates should
have a minimum of four GCSEs at Grades A – C and a recommendation from their Head of
Year and Class Tutor

Course Content

For Certificate
• Students must complete all mandatory units and 2 optional units
For Diploma
• Students must complete all mandatory units and a range of optional units.

Mandatory Units
• Unit 1 – The Travel and Tourism Industry
• Unit 2 – Travel Locations Worldwide
• Unit 3 – Marketing Travel and Tourism
• Unit 4 – Customer Service and Selling Skills in Travel and Tourism
Optional Units
• The Cruise Market
• Living and working overseas
• UK tourism
• UK visitor attractions
• Investigating the Airforce industry

Assessment and Grading

All units are centre assessed and externally moderated by OCR. There are no timetabled
examinations for this qualification. Students will complete units at a time that is decided by
the teaching staff.
The full award and units from this qualification are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction.

What career will the course prepare me for?

Being the biggest and fastest growing industry in the world this course provides students
with the opportunity to gain a career in the many sectors of the Travel and Tourism and
Hospitality Industry.

This may relate to:
• Employment
• Accommodation
• Transport
• Retail travel
• Visitor attractions
• Progression on to Further and Higher Education

For further information contact Mr O’Kane, Head of Sixth Form