GCE Travel & Tourism
This course has been developed
to provide a broad educational
basis for further training and
education or may suit those who
want to gain appropriate
employment within the tourism
industry.
The GCE in Travel & Tourism
provides students with a broad
understanding of these growing
industries through the use of
relevant work related contexts.
Why should I choose the GCE in
Travel & Tourism?
• Assessed by a combination of portfolios (practical
investigations and an exam
• The course has proved to be a successful start for
exciting careers in the booming travel and tourism
industry.
• The GCE in Travel & Tourism qualifies for UCAS points.
• It gives students a wide choice of progression options
into further study, training or relevant employment.
degrees, BTEC Higher, National Diplomas.
• What will I study?
• The AS units focus on developing an understanding of
the travel and tourism industry’s structure, making
students aware of the knowledge, understanding and
skills required of an employee working in the industry.
• The A2 units encourage students to develop a greater
understanding of the industry and the connections
between its different parts.
• Course structure
• The qualification has an AS/A2 structure.
• Single Award Advanced GCE (6units) Please see the
students Guide you have been given for the units you
will study.
AS Unit 1
THE TRAVEL & TOURISM INDUSTRY
This unit provides you with an understanding of the
industry that can be used as a foundation fo9r further
study. You will learn about the nature and characteristics
of tourism and how it6 has developed. You will also learn
about the scale and structure of the T&T industry.
THIS UNIT IS ASSESSED THROUGH AN EXAM
LASTING 1 HR 30MINS
• The development of the travel and tourism
industry
• Structure of the UK Travel Industry
• Scale of the travel industry
AS Unit 2
THE TRAVEL & TOURISM CUSTOMER
This unit looks at how organisations can focus on the
customer by identifying their needs and wants and in
providing high quality customer service.
THIS UNIT IS ASSESSED THROUGH COURSEWORK
• The organisation and its customers
• Providing effective customer service
• Measuring and monitoring customer service of
an organisation
AS Unit 3
DESTINATION EUROPE
In this unit you will look at destinations in Europe that
both leisure and business travellers visit. You will look at
where they are located, the features that give them
popularity and appeal and the transport routes that link
them to the traveller.
THIS UNIT IS ASSESSED THROUGH COURSEWORK
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Location and types of tourist destination
The features and appeal of destinations
Modes of transport and routes available
Factors affecting a places popularity
A2 Unit 7
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
You will look at responsible tourism – alternative tourism,
responsible, sustainable, green and ethical tourism, the
tourist area life cycle model
THIS UNIT IS ASSESSED AN EXTERNAL EXAM
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Responsible tourism
Tourism Development
Impacts of tourism development
Tourist area life cycle model
Management of tourism
A2 Unit 8
CURRENT ISSUES IN TRAVEL AND
TOURISM
This unit gives you an opportunity to research a
recent travel and tourism issue. Prior units will
help you to decide what issue you research.
THIS UNIT IS ASSESSED THROUGH
COURSEWORK
• Issues in travel and tourism
• Travel and Tourism Research Project
YOU MUST COMPLETE A RESEARCH
PROJECT FOR THIS UNIT
A2 Sales & Promotions
Unit 11
Sales and Promotions
Externally assessed
THIS UNIT IS ASSESSED THROUGH
COURSEWORK
You will look at the features of the key sales and
promotions techniques used in the travel and
tourism industry.
Will this course suit me?
• You must be completely dedicated and
willing to do a lot of independent research
• Coursework deadlines will be coming thick
and fast so do not take on three
coursework heavy subjects
• Remember there are 2 external exams
over the 2 years – are you good in exams?
• You must be willing to provide evidence of
your own work.