Pearson BTEC International Level 2 in Travel and Tourism Specification - Issue 1 - Teaching from September 2022

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Pearson BTEC International Level 2 in Travel and Tourism Specification defines the qualification and provides guidance for delivery, assessment, grading, and administration. It outlines the qualification purpose and progression, qualification structures and unit content, and the assessment approach including internal assessment, Pearson Set Assignment units, and principles for valid assessment decisions. It also covers administrative arrangements, quality assurance, resources and support, and key appendices such as transferable employability skills and a glossary.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages192

Reading Time8 h 4 min

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Introduction to the BTEC International Level 2 qualifications for the travel and tourism industry

Qualifications, sizes and purposes at a glance

Structures of the qualifications at a glance

Qualification and unit content

Assessment

Grading for units and qualifications

1 Qualification purpose and progression

2 Structure

3 Units

Understanding your units

Index of units

4 Planning your programme

5 Assessment structure

Introduction

Internal assessment

Pearson Set Assignment units

6 Internal assessment

Principles of internal assessment (applies to all units)

Making valid assessment decisions

Planning and record keeping

Setting effective assignments

Late completion, resubmission and retakes

7 Administrative arrangements

Learner registration and entry

Access to assessment

Administrative arrangements for assessment

Conducting set assignments

Dealing with malpractice in assessment

Certification and results

8 Quality assurance

9 Understanding the qualification grade

10 Resources and support

Appendix 1: Transferable employability skills

Appendix 2: Glossary of terms used

Pearson BTEC International Level 2 in Travel and Tourism Specification First teaching from September 2022 Issue 1 L2 Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Qualificationsin Travel and Tourism Specification First teaching September 2022 Issue 1 About Pearson We are the world’s leading learning company operating in countries all around the world. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people. References to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) All information in this specification is correct at time of publication. Publication code VQ000155 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2023 Welcome With a track record built over 40years of learner success, our BTEC International Level 2 qualifications are recognised internationally by governments and employers. These qualifications are designed to enhance the curriculum and prepare learners for the ever-changing world of work. BTEC International Level 2 qualifications allow learners to progress to study at Level 3 and above or to the workplace. Career-ready education BTECs enable a learner-centred approach to education, with a flexible, unit-based structure and knowledge applied to project-based assessments. BTECs focus on the holistic development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to be successful in employment and higher education. When creating the BTEC International Level 2 qualifications in this suite, we worked with many employers, colleges and schools to ensure that we met their needs. BTEC addresses these needs by offering: · a range ofBTEC qualification sizes, each with a clear purpose, so that thereis something to suit each learner’s choice of study programme and progression plans · internationally relevant content, which is closely aligned with employer and further education needs · assessments and projects chosen to help learners progress; this means that some assessments and projects are set by you to meet local needs, while others are set by Pearson, ensuring a core of skills and understanding common to all learners. We provide a full range of support, both resources and people, to ensure that learners and teachers have the best possible experience during their course. See Section 10 Resources and support for details of the support we offer. Contents Introduction to the BTEC International Level 2 qualifications for the travel and tourism industry 1 Qualifications, sizes and purposes at a glance 2 Structures of the qualifications at a glance 4 Qualification and unit content 5 Assessment 5 Grading for units and qualifications 7 1 Qualification purpose and progression 8 2 Structure 10 3 Units 15 Understanding your units 15 Index of units 17 4 Planning your programme 149 5 Assessment structure 151 Introduction 151 Internal assessment 151 Pearson Set Assignment units 151 6 Internal assessment 152 Principles of internal assessment (applies to all units) 152 Making valid assessment decisions 154 Planning and record keeping 155 Setting effective assignments (applies to all units without Pearson Set Assignments) 156 Late completion, resubmission and retakes (applies to all units including Pearson Set Assignment units) 158 7 Administrative arrangements 160 Introduction 160 Learner registration and entry 160 Access to assessment 160 Adm

FAQs

What qualifications are included in the BTEC International Level 2 Travel and Tourism suite?

The specification lists the Award, Certificate, Extended Certificate, and Diploma options in Travel and Tourism, as part of Pearson’s suite for different progression routes.

How does internal assessment work, including Pearson Set Assignment units?

It describes internal assessment and specifies principles for valid assessment decisions. It also addresses planning and record keeping and how assignments are set for units with and without Pearson Set Assignments.

What administrative and quality assurance requirements are covered for centres?

The document includes administrative arrangements for registration, access to assessment, conducting set assignments, malpractice, and certification results, alongside a section on quality assurance and guidance on resources and support.

Oct 20, 2026

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