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Qualification details

AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Travel and Tourism (Double Award)

Qualification summary

The AS and Advanced GCE in Travel and Tourism should encourage candidates to develop broad skills, knowledge and understanding of the travel and tourism industry. They should prepare candidates for further study or training in travel and tourism related occupations. They should encourage candidates to:
a. develop and sustain an interest in travel and tourism and the issues affecting the development of the industry and its potential effect on employment opportunities
b. develop an understanding of the scale and importance of the travel and tourism industry and the interdependence of its sectors
c. appreciate the importance of the customer to the travel and tourism industry
d. appreciate the importance of host destinations and communities to the travel and tourism industry and the importance of sustainable development
e. appreciate the positive and negative impacts travel and tourism may have on people, environment and economy
f. develop practical and technical skills relevant to the travel and tourism industry
g. appreciate the global and dynamic nature of the travel and tourism industry, how people, environments and issues change, and how the industry responds to these changes
h. appreciate the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on the development of the travel and tourism industry and the potential effect on future activities
i. appreciate the significance of the values and attitudes of key stakeholders in the travel and tourism industry
j. develop their own values and attitudes in relation to travel and tourism issues
k. apply their knowledge and understanding of travel and tourism and use skills of research, evaluation and problem solving in vocational contexts
l. plan, prioritise and meet deadlines, work independently and within teams
m. participate in visits to travel and tourism organisations and destinations

Qualification details

100/4166/7
AQA - Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
3
GCE - GCE A Level
Double Award
Accreditation start date:
01/08/2005
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
31/08/2014
Certification end date:
31/08/2015
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English
The qualification allows for a number of progression routes:
• Higher education: the Advanced awards provide a sound basis for progression to a range of HE courses, e.g. HNC in Travel; HND in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management; Foundation Degree in Management and Tourism; BA in Management and Tourism.
• Employment: the specification aims to maintain and support the recognised standards demanded for travel and tourism education and training in order to meet the requirements of various sectors.
With a GCE in Travel and Tourism, a candidate would be a suitable recruit for a role in a range of fields including travel agents, conference planning and resort representatives.
No specific job occupation
  • 08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
    • 08.2  Travel and Tourism
720
A*A*/A*A/AA/AB/BB/BC/CC/CD/DD/DE/EE
Portfolio of Evidence
Written Examination
All AS and A2 units are assessed through independent assessment and holistic assessment is addressed within the A2 units.

See attached.

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Units 1-5 (AS) and 8-12 (A2) are mandatory for this qualification plus either unit 6 or unit 7 and either unit 13 or unit 14.
  • A  -  Group A Mandatory Units
    Group A Mandatory Units
    • Y/102/5349 - Inside Travel and Tourism
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Written Examination.
    • L/102/5350 - Travel and Tourism - A People Industry
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Portfolio of Evidence.
    • Y/102/5352 - Travel Destinations
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Portfolio of Evidence.
    • D/102/5353 - Working in Travel and Tourism
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Portfolio of Evidence.
    • H/102/5354 - Marketing in Travel and Tourism
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Written Examination.
    • A/102/5358 - Travel and Tourism Project
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Portfolio of Evidence.
    • F/102/5359 - Travel and Tourism - People and Quality
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Written Examination.
    • T/102/5360 - Current Issues in Travel and Tourism
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Portfolio of Evidence.
    • A/102/5361 - Impacts of Tourism
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Written Examination.
    • F/102/5362 - Business Operations in Travel and Tourism
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Portfolio of Evidence.
  • B  -  Group B Optional Units
    Group B Optional Units
    • M/102/5356 - Tourism in the UK
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Portfolio of Evidence.
    • T/102/5357 - Overseas Destinations Study
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Portfolio of Evidence.
    • L/102/5364 - Management in Travel and Tourism
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Portfolio of Evidence.
    • R/102/5365 - Special Interest/Activity Holidays
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Portfolio of Evidence.