The content has been designed to provide knowledge and understanding in the tourist industry whilst encouraging students to explore the breadth of this extremely varied and growing sector. The course is flexibly structured to give candidates plenty of choice to form qualifications that are individual to them. Visits to tourist organisations are organised to enhance understanding and aid completion of portfolios.
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AS/A2 Travel and Tourism is available as either
1 A-Level (Single) or 2 A-Levels (Double Award) |
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AS Single Award (Year 12) |
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AS Double Award (Year 12) |
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A2 Single Award (Year 13) |
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A2 Double Award (Year 13) |
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How will I be assessed? |
2/3 of the course is coursework based. Students who prefer coursework will enjoy this subject. 66% of the final AS and A2 mark comes from coursework. The final 1/3 is one 2-hour exam sat at the end of the year.
The AS is the first half of the course. It is a stepping-stone to the full A2 qualification. You can take the AS on its own, you can also decide at the end of the AS course to continue with the course and take the A2 units for the full A Level qualification. |
“In 2011 84% of AS student grades were A-C, 100% were A-D”
“A2 Grades in 2011- 77% A-C and 100% A-D” |
What’s it about? |
Travel and Tourism is one of the worlds biggest industries, it is also one of the most interesting. Travel and Tourism at Tring School provides students with an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge in this exciting, interesting and rewarding subject. The course is flexibly structured to give candidates plenty of choice to form qualifications that are individual to them and their interests within the subject area.
The course of study is designed so that it can be undertaken by candidates entering the area for the first time. The key is having an interest in any form of travel!
In year 12 students have the option of beginning a single or double award in the subject. If opting for the single award students will study 3 units leading to a AS level qualification. The double award will be six units and is equal to the gaining of 2 AS levels. In year 13 the student would then complete the A2 in a similar format.
Visits to tourist organisations are organised to enhance understanding and aid completion of coursework. Over the past year this has include visits to: Disneyland Paris, Thorpe Park, Kuoni Travel, Holiday Inn.
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What will I learn? You will: |
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Gain a broad understanding of Travel & Tourism and study selected areas of the industry develop skills, knowledge and understanding in Travel & Tourism |
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have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way |
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follow a programme of study that enables progression to both high education and employment in Travel & Tourism |
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develop Key Skills that are highly valued by employers and universities |
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gain confidence through developing independent learning skills |
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| In the single award AS/A2 you will learn about: |
In the double award AS/A2 you will learn about: |
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Introducing Travel and Tourism |
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Working Overseas |
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Customer Service in Travel and Tourism |
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Organising Travel |
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Travel Destinations |
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International Travel |
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Tourism Development (A2) |
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Marketing in Travel and Tourism (A2) |
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Event Management (A2) |
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Human Resources in Travel and Tourism (A2) |
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A choice of unit (A2) |
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A choice of unit (A2) |
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| This course will appeal to those students who: |
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Have a keen interest in Travel & Tourism |
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Enjoy studying a subject that is relevant to their own lives and experience |
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Want the opportunity to carry out practical work outdoors as well as class work |
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Enjoy discovering about themselves in practical situations |
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Want to find out more about the subject through personal investigation |
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Want to study a course that is active and enjoyable |
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Wish to move on to a related career or higher education course. |
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What can I go on to do at the end of my course? |
The AS/A2 Travel and Tourism qualifies for UCAS points so if you complete it successfully you could move on to study for a degree at university, further education or employment. You learn and use a variety of transferable skills throughout the course that are in great demand and are recognised by employers and universities and colleges as being of great value. |
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| Contact: |
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| Further details of this interesting and worthwhile course are available at the Sixth Form Information Evening. Alternatively please see Mr Lickfold in F9 or the Leisure and Tourism office |
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