Our Lady & St Chad

Geography

“We live in a world of amazing beauty, infinite complexity and rigorous challenge. Geography is the subject which opens the door to this dynamic world and prepares each one of us for the role of global citizen in the 21st century. Through studying geography, people of all ages begin to appreciate how places and landscapes are formed, how people and environments interact, what consequences arise from our everyday decisions, and what a diverse range of cultures and societies exist and interconnect. Geography is a subject which builds on young people’s own experiences, helping them to formulate questions, develop their intellectual skills and find answers to issues affecting their lives. It introduces them to distinctive investigative tools such as maps, fieldwork and the use of powerful digital communication technologies. It opens their eyes to the beauty and wonder around them and acts as a source of inspiration and creativity. More than this, it ensures that they appreciate the complexity of attitudes and values which shape the way we use and misuse the environment. Through geography, people learn to value and care for the planet and all its inhabitants.”

Travel and Tourism

BTEC First Diploma in Travel and Tourism The term 'travel and tourism' covers a wide range of work in an industry that is growing fast in this country. This means jobs in travel, tourism, entertainment and hospitality. This type of work can offer exciting careers to those who like meeting people and want more than a routine office job. You will gain a broad understanding of Travel and Tourism and study selected areas of the industry, have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way, follow a programme of study that enables progression to both further education and employment in Travel and Tourism, develop skills that are highly valued by employers and further education, and gain confidence by developing independent learning skills.

The BTEC First Diploma in Travel and Tourism is made up of six units, these are:

• The UK Travel and Tourism Industy
• Exploring Customer Service
• Uk Travel and Tourism Destinations
• European Holiday Destinations
• Developing Employability Skills for Travel and Tourism

Successful completion of this course will give you the equivalent of 4 GCSEs at grade A-C, depending on your final grade. Students who achieve a pass will be able to progress to the BTEC National Certificate in Travel & Tourism.