Leisure and Tourism
(Single Award)
Examination Board CCEA
Examination 40%
Coursework 60%
Leisure and Tourism has been designed to provide a broad educational basis for
further training, further education or for moving into employment mainly within the
leisure and tourism sector.
Course Content:
The GCSE consists of FOUR compulsory units that are equally weighted. Two units
are coursework based, through the production of portfolios, and two are externally
assessed by a written examination. The four units are as follows:Unit 1: Understanding Leisure and Tourism Destinations
The facilities and activities that make up the
industry; how the leisure and tourism industries
are linked and how they work together to offer
visitors a good service.
Unit 2: Marketing within the Leisure and Tourism Industry
Key marketing tools used by organisations; marketing activities of leisure and tourism
organisations; marketing activities of one organisation; production of an item of
promotional material.
Unit 3: Customer Service within the Leisure and Tourism Industry
The importance of customer service for the leisure and tourism industries; the
different needs of customers and how they are met; communicating with customers.
Unit 4: Leisure and Tourism Destinations
Planning holiday arrangements to meet different customer requirements
Scheme of Assessment:
One Tier Entry: Grades A* to G.
Paper 1:
Based on content of Unit 1.
Worth 40 % of the overall grade.
Coursework 1:
Unit 2. Portfolio
Worth 20 % of the overall grade.
Coursework 2:
Unit 3. Portfolio
Worth 20 % of the overall grade.
Coursework 3:
Unit 4. Portfolio
Worth 20 % of the overall grade.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Leisure, Travel and Tourism
Airlines – Pilot, Air Cabin crew, Resort Representative, Travel Agent
Health and Fitness, Sports Coaching, hotel manager, Tour Operator