The UK Travel Industry

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
A/504/8003
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
36 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the structure of the UK travel industry.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the role of service providers within the UK travel industry.
  • 1.2
    Describe links between service providers within the UK travel industry.
  • 1.3
    Identify service providers within the UK travel industry.
2

Know reasons why people travel.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify why people travel for:
    a) leisure purposes
    b) business purposes.
3

Know methods of travel.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify methods of travelling by land.
  • 3.2
    Identify methods of travelling by sea.
  • 3.3
    Identify methods of travelling by air.
4

Know how to make travel arrangements.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Describe ways of making personal travel arrangements.
  • 4.2
    Describe the role of the travel agent to include:
    a) leisure
    b) business.
  • 4.3
    Identify organisations that specialise in
    a) leisure travel
    b) business travel.
  • 4.4
    Describe the advantages and disadvantages of booking through a travel agent.