The BTEC National specification for this unit states: ‘A residential study visit is often the highlight of the course for learners. It presents them with the opportunity to study travel and tourism in a real- life situation’. Learners will become involved in the research, planning and evaluation of a residential trip either in the UK or abroad. It will give them an invaluable insight into the world of work in the wide-ranging travel industry. This resource pack covers each outcome in full detail, includes tasks and case studies for the learners and cross references grading criteria throughout. A sample assignment is included at the end.
Unit Overview Outcome 1 Understand the Aims and Objectives of Residential Study visits Outcome 1 Review Outcome 2 Be able to produce a suitable proposal for a study visit Outcome 2 Review Outcome 3 Understand the process of Risk Assessment Outcome 3 review Outcome 4 Know the factors that contribute to a successful study visit Outcome 4 Review Sample Assignment
Jo McKeown and Bernadette Blain have been teaching Travel and Tourism to the 16 – 19 years age group and adult learners for over 12 years. During this time, they have supervised numerous residential visits in the UK and overseas. Travelogic can visit your school or college to help and advise staff plan a residential visit to suit the needs of your learners. This will include: • Destinations • Planning arrangements • Highlighting potential problems on the trip Contact Travelogic for further information at: jo.mckeown@googlemail.com or BBlain4760@AOL.com