Introduction
GCSE Leisure, Travel and Tourism allows students to develop an understanding of sustainable development and environmental issues connected to travel and tourism.
Students learn about diversity and different cultures. They examine different types of tourism and the factors that influence the choice of leisure, travel and tourism activity. Safety and security measures for travellers are increasingly relevant. Students examine the precautions and security measures implemented to keep travellers safe in our modern society.
One of the units examines working in the leisure, travel and tourism industry and the different roles available. Students also look at how technology has affected the industry, from online booking and check-in systems, to using social media and smartphone apps.
Specification
This is a CCEA course. The detailed specification can be found in the CCEA Website (http://ccea.org.uk/ Choose Subject Microsite)
The course comprises a controlled assessment task and external examinations.
Examination Summary
UNIT 1: Understanding the Leisure, Travel and Tourism Industry. External Examination 1 ½ hour 40%
UNIT 2: Promoting and Sustaining the Leisure, Travel and Tourism Industry. External Examination 1 ½ hour 40%
UNIT3: Working in the Leisure, Travel and Tourism Industry. Controlled Assessment 20%
Career Pathways
GCSE Leisure, Travel and Tourism develops skills and dispositions relevant to a wide range of careers most specifically in the ever growing leisure industry.
Transferable Skills
Students of GCSE Leisure, Travel and Tourism develop a range of communication skills and the ability the
think critically and have an awareness and appreciation of the multicultural and multidimensional nature of
our society and world.
