Course Overview
Introduction to Business and Travel:
This study programme offers an engaging introduction to the world of business, travel and tourism. You will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques essential for successful performance in working life. Additionally, you will enhance the communication skills needed for the business sector and achieve a Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies.
Why Choose This Programme?:
- Expert Instruction: Learn from dedicated professionals who are passionate about teaching and committed to your success.
- Comprehensive Learning: Experience a mix of classes, lectures, seminars, workshops, presentations, and independent research.
- Digital Integration: Utilise digital facilities to research and study the latest business news and information.
Course Highlights:
- Industry-Relevant Skills: Develop skills using the latest industry directories and manuals.
- Real-World Experience: Benefit from our strong links with companies such as Fly Me, Jet 2 Holidays, Travel-Counsellors, and Selby Tourism Department, providing opportunities to learn from real-life experiences.
- Interactive Learning: Engage in classroom presentations, group work, research tasks, exhibitions, visits, and guest speakers.
Practical Projects:
In addition to the above, you will complete projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations and activities. This hands-on approach ensures you are well-prepared for a career in the business sector.
What You Will Study
Whilst the selection of units may vary each year, learners may study:
- Being Organised
- Developing a Personal Progression Plan
- Working with Others
- Researching a Topic
- Finding out About Businesses in your Area
- Organising a Meeting
- Branding a Product
- Presenting a Business Idea
- Contributing to Running an Event
- Communicating with Customers
- Planning to Take Part in a Visit
- Worldwide Tourist Destinations
- UK Travel Industry
- Customer Service
- Overseas Resort Reps
- Promotional Materials
- Preparing for Employment in the Travel Industry
- How You Will Be Assessed
Assessments will also be varied to ensure you have every opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge. You may be assessed through practical tasks, short-answer questions, research tasks, written assignments, producing visual displays such as leaflets, observations of role-play.
Students may also undertake research, case studies and investigations, presenting your findings in a variety of formats such as reports, brochures and presentations that you might find in working situations within the industry.
- Entry Requirements
3 GCSEs at Grade 9-1.
- Further Study
On completion with the appropriate pass and English and Maths grades, you can progress onto our Level 2 Business and Travel Course (Level 2 Diploma in Occupational Studies for the Workplace).
