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  Faculty Of Travel & Tourism Management

  Course Code: T029 (Edexcel BTEC L-5: J9899)
  HND IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

  Level 5 BTEC HND in Travel and Tourism Management

The BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) is a specialist vocational programme with a strong work related emphasis. The qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the sector with national recognition by employers allowing progression direct into employment or to degree.

  Entry requirements

You will normally need to have at least one of the following:
A BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in an appropriate area
An AVCE/GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area
A GCE A Level profile which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or an adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at level A-C
Other related Level 3 qualifications
An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution
Related work experience.

More mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.

  Course structure

The course is made up of sixteen units - eight core units, which everyone takes, and eight specialist units. The specialist units enable you to study particular areas in depth. At least 8 of the 16 units selected must be designated at H2 level.

  Core Units
The Travel and Tourism Environment (H1)
Management Perspectives in Travel and Tourism (H1)
Finance and Funding in the Travel and Tourism Industry (H2)
Law and Ethics in the Travel and Tourism Industry (H2)
Research Project (H2)
Marketing in Travel and Tourism (H1)
Contemporary Issues in Travel and Tourism (H1)
Tourism Development Planning (H2)
  Specialist Units
Hospitality Management (H1)
Tour Operations Management (H1)
Overseas Resort Management (H2)
Passenger Transport Operations (H1)
Industry Experience (H2)
Human Resource Management for Travel and Tourism (H2)
Tourism in Developing Countries (H2)
Public Relations and Promotions in Travel and Tourism (H2)

  Assessment

Each unit is internally assessed and graded by lecturers. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit or Distinction. There is no overall grade awarded for this qualification.

  What can I do at the end of the course?

You may also top-up your HND to BA (Hons) Travel and Tourism Management at many other British Universities. With a British Honours degree you will be able to compete in the global market for job. Alternatively successful candidates in HND can enter employment or undertake further more specialist study.

  How can I find out more?

Ask your careers teacher or adviser or your local college for more information or see the Edexcel website - http://www.edexcel.org.uk

 
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