“See the world. It's more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories.”
Ray Bradbury, Author and screenwriter - Fahrenheit 451
Subject Staff
| Name | Role | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Rubery | Head of Department | Contact |
| Me Ramalli | Classroom Teacher | Contact |
Our Intent:
In Travel and Tourism at Central Lancaster High School we enable pupils to become part of one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Our vision for our pupils to be able to explore the different reasons why people travel, become well rounded young people able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills. Pupils will show self-management, teamwork, problem solving and literacy skills leading to excellent outcomes which will enable them to access the wide range of employment opportunities predicted to emerge in the local area over the next 25 years.
The BTEC Tech Award in Travel and Tourism course is a practical introduction to life and work in the industry. Pupils will explore a stimulating introduction to the world of travel and tourism, the importance of travel and tourism to the UK and world economies and gain an insight into key areas such tourism development, tourism trends and much more. Pupils will investigate, plan, explore and consider how the Travel and Tourism industry operates as well as the impact of global tourism on local communities, the economy and the environment.
Assessment is through task-based assignments so pupils can demonstrate their knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios.
The transferable skills pupils master during their studies such as self-reflection, communication, teamwork and problem solving will also support their progress into higher education or employment.
Key Stage 4 - Y10
Qualification type, exam board and syllabus if applicable: BTEC Tech Awards in Travel and Tourism (2022)
Web link to specification: Specification Details
Assessment:
| Component 1 | Travel and Tourism Organisations and Destinations |
Coursework portfolio |
| Component 2 | Customer Needs in Travel and Tourism | Coursework portfolio |
| Component 3 | Influences on Global Travel and Tourism |
External Exam |
Parents / carers can best support pupils by: Visiting tourist attractions, watching the news and travel shows, taking pupils to interesting locations and discussing the positive and negative impact that visitors can have on locations
Additional materials to support study and revision:
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| BTEC Tech Award in Travel and Tourism Student Book | Available in school |
