BTEC CERTIFICATE IN ACTIVITY AND ADVENTURE TOURISM
Course
Title
BTEC CERTIFICATE IN ACTIVITY AND ADVENTURE TOURISM
Location
Craven College - various locations
Date
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Description: BTEC CERTIFICATE IN ACTIVITY AND ADVENTURE TOURISM
The programme will deliver the knowledge and understanding required to be an effective employee in this new growth area of travel and tourism.
This is a new programme developed as a joint venture between the Centre for Travel and Tourism Studies and Sport and Outdoor at Craven College. The content and delivery will be informed by our industry partners and will include a residential.
You will learn about the travel industry and tour operations and develop knowledge and understanding of the developing sector of activity and adventure tourism worldwide.
You will develop the practical skills needed to be an effective employee within adventure and activity tour operations both in the UK and overseas.
You will also have the opportunity to develop practical skills and gain additional qualifications e.g. Mountain Leader, Single Pitch Award, etc.
Course Content:
12 units over 2 years
Business of Travel and Tourism
Customer Service
Investigating Travel and Tourism
Preparing for Employment in the Travel and Tourism Industry
Residential Study Visit
Roles and Responsibilities of Holiday Representatives
Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Special Interest Tourism
Tour Operations
UK Destinations
Working with Children in Holiday Play settings
Plus range of additional qualifications to include
Archery
Community Sports Leader Award
English Speaking Board
First Aid
Football Coaching
Key Skills in Communication and Application of Numbers
NCFE Preparing for Entry in the Outdoors
Orienteering
YMCA Exercise Leader
Entry Requirements:
4 GCSEs at grade C or above plus English and Maths ( min’ D)
Work Experience:
Year One on Overseas Study visit to Major Tourist Resort.
Year Two with UK Based Activity Specialist
