THE NEW SCHOOL BTEC LEVEL 2 FIRST TRAVEL AND TOURISM POLICY.

BTEC Firsts are vocational qualifications, an exam free alternative to GCSE’s, taking a more engaging, practical approach to learning and assessment. They suit a range of learning styles and give students a greater chance of success. They are also more flexible for both student and teacher.

Aims.

· To help students develop their understanding and knowledge of a range of travel and tourism concepts.

· To help students to progress their skills ready for the world of work.

· To broaden students awareness and knowledge of the world around them, locally, nationally and internationally.

Teaching and Learning.

· BTEC Level 2 First Travel and Tourism is taught within the Edexcel guidelines.

· Teaching staff aim to develop student’s knowledge and understanding of travel and tourism concepts.

· Teaching styles will be varied where possible. Teaching and Learning will include teacher led class work, student activities and formal assessment in the form of set assignments. Students will engage in independent research for these assignments. There will be opportunities throughout the BTEC for students to develop their personal, learning and thinking skills. Students will also use functional skills – English, Maths and ICT.

Planning.

The New School have adopted the BTEC Level 2 First Travel and Tourism scheme of work. This has been revised where appropriate.

Assessment and Record Keeping.

· The BTEC Level 2 First Travel and Tourism is structured into mandatory units and optional units, each worth 5 credits. There is also the opportunity to work towards three different levels of qualification.

The First Certificate comprises of two mandatory units and one optional unit – to give a combined total of 15 credits.

The First Extended Certificate is three mandatory units and three optional units – to give a combined total of 30 credits.

The First Diploma is three mandatory units and nine optional units – to give a combined total of 60 credits.

For each mandatory and optional unit there are assessment criteria. These will be covered by set activities and assignments. Students can achieve pass, merit or distinction on each unit.

Student work will be internally assessed and then externally moderated by Edexcel. This will be done through our partner school – Belgrave.

· Record keeping will be in line with Edexcel guidelines.

Inclusion and SEN.

All students will come from differing backgrounds and have different abilities to learning. The New School works closely with parents and previous schools to make sure each individual student may reach their full learning potential.

Safety.

The New School has its own policy regarding health and safety that can be found in company policy documents.

Resources.

Resources include Edexcel set assignments and research materials. Textbooks are located within the training room. All students have internet access that can aid the learning process. We also have access to our partner school for any additional resources required.

This policy was agreed and approved by the TCHA Board of Directors

on behalf of Tamworth Cornerstone Housing Association

was reviewed................2011..........................

next review....................2013........................