BELOW ARE BRIEF DETAILS FOR TEXTILES, AND BTEC TRAVEL AND TOURISM (First Diploma and National Certificate)

 

 

PRODUCT DESIGN: TEXTILES AS/A2*

 

This is a very interesting and varied course which has much to offer.  Textiles provides wide opportunities ranging from fashion and aesthetics to industrial uses of textiles, and from creative and individual work to aspects of manufacturing and industrial and commercial practice. As part of the course, you will be given the opportunity to partake in trips such as The Clothes Show Live in Birmingham and the Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace.

 

* Subject to demand

 

For further information, please contact  Ms M Calow

 

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TRAVEL AND TOURISM: BTEC FIRST DIPLOMA*

 

This course is for students who have an interest in travel and tourism and the industry surrounding them.   A BTEC First Diploma is equivalent to four GCSEs grades A*– C and is a full-time one year course.  The  course comprises three core units that everyone takes and three specialist units.  The specialist units enable you to study particular areas in more depth.  BTEC First Diploma prepares you for employment.  In addition, a Merit or Distinction provides a good grounding to go on to a more advanced course such as AS Travel and Tourism.

 

• Subject to demand

 

TRAVEL AND TOURISM: BTEC NATIONAL CERTIFICATE*

 

A BTEC National Certificate is  a practical, work-related course.  It is equivalent to two A Levels and is taken as a full-time, two year course. Students who have an interest in, and commitment to the travel and tourism industry will enjoy this subject.   You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.  The course introduces you to particular areas of employment and provides a good basis to progress to advanced work-related qualifications.  You will study four core units: Investigating Travel and Tourism, The Business of Travel and Tourism, The UK as a Destination, and Customer Service in Travel and Tourism.  You will also study eight specialist units that will develop your knowledge, skills and understanding.

* Subject to demand

 

 

For further information on both these courses, please contact  Miss E McConnell, Mrs R Parks and Mrs S Broadwith

 

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