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LISNAGARVEY
HIGH SCHOOL
Mutual Respect
Caring and Responsible
Meeting the Needs of the Individual
Success For All
Subjects:
Travel and Tourism
Staff
  • Mrs L Smyth Todd (Teacher in Charge of Travel and Tourism)
  • Miss D Hanna
Key Stage 4
Qualification Controlled Assessment Examination
BTEC Level 2 Travel and Tourism 75% 25%
Key Stage 5
Qualification Controlled Assessment Examination
BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism 75% 25%
BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism
The travel and tourism industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK. The value of tourism to the UK economy is approximately £209 billion, and the sector employs around 4 million people.

This qualification is intended to be an Applied General qualification for post-16 students wanting to continue their education through applied learning, and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the travel and tourism sector. This qualification gives a broad introduction to the travel and tourism industry, with an emphasis on core knowledge and fundamental skills that are transferable across other sectors.