Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE with Advanced Subsidiary GCE (Additional) in Travel and Tourism
Qualification summary
The GCE in Travel and Tourism has been designed to ensure that learners develop the general skills, knowledge and understanding needed within the sector. The aims of the GCE in Travel and Tourism are to encourage learners to:
• develop broad skills, knowledge and understanding of the travel and tourism industry
• develop and sustain an interest in travel and tourism, the issues affecting the development of the industry and its potential effect on employment opportunities
• develop an understanding of the scale and importance of the travel and tourism industry and the interdependence of its sectors
• appreciate the importance of the customer to the travel and tourism industry
• appreciate the importance of host destinations and communities to the travel and tourism industry and the importance of sustainable development
• appreciate the positive and negative impacts travel and tourism may have on people, the
environment and the economy
• develop practical and technical skills relevant to the travel and tourism industry
• 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
• appreciate the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on the development of the travel and tourism industry and its potential effect on the future activities
• develop their own values and attitudes in relation to travel and tourism issues
• apply their knowledge and understanding of travel and tourism and use research, evaluation and problem-solving skills in vocational contexts
• plan, prioritise and meet deadlines, working independently and within teams
In addition learners should develop an understanding of the characteristics of the travel and tourism industry and its individual sectors and the skills required to operate effectively therein.
Qualification details
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
This qualification supports progression into higher education and training for employment. Appropriate higher education includes the Edexcel Level 4 BTEC Higher Nationals in Travel and Tourism Management. It also supports progression to training such as Advanced Modern Apprenticeships in Travel Services.
No specific job occupation
-
08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
A*A/AA/AB/BB/BC/CC/CD/DD/DE/EE
Portfolio of Evidence
Written Examination
Units 1, 5, 7 and 10 are externally assessed.
Other units are internally assessed and externally moderated by Edexcel.
To achieve this qualification learners must complete all eight mandatory units plus one optional unit.