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Thinking of studying a BTEC in Hospitality?

Hospitality

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Could you be the next… Grant Hearn?

Travelodge employ 6,000 people and have

revenues in access of £330 million

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR TRAVELODGE UK

FROM AN ASSISTANT HOTEL MANAGER TO SENIOR ROLES IN MARRIOTT HOTELS, TRAVEL INN AND HILTON

A GREAT HOSPITALITY AND TRAVEL AND TOURISM ADVOCATE, HE’S THE VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY IN PARLIAMENT

SITS ON THE LONDON ENTERPRISE PANEL, WHICH IS LEAD BY THE MAYOR OF LONDON, BORIS JOHNSON

Thinking of studying a BTEC in Hospitality?In this presentation you’ll find

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Working in the hospitality

sectorThe skills and

knowledge you needWhat you’ll learn studying a BTEC

Why choose a BTEC?

Recognised by universities and

employers Your journey through

education Succeed with BTEC

A ‘real world’ approach to learning

Where can BTEC take you

My story … Samantha Banks, BTEC Hospitality and Travel & Tourism Student of

the YearYour career choices

with BTEC

Who can help me?Ask your teacher and

find out more

Working in the Hospitality Sector

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Working in the hospitality sector The Skills you need

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Alongside your hospitality skills, you’ll need:

Promoting an idea online or researching the industry

Understanding the needs of the end user

Used in many situations, especially to deliver excellent customer service

Digital skills

Business skills

Communication skills

BTEC HospitalityWhat you’ll learn

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BTEC in Hospitality teaches the knowledge and skills you need to work in the industry

Understand industry trends and the impact on wider economic, environmental, social and ethical issues

Exploring the importance of team working to work successfully in different job roles

Developing project management skills by planning and running an event such as acharity fashion show or medieval banquet

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Why choose BTEC?

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Why choose BTEC?5 reasons

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Recognised by schools, colleges, universities and employers

Progress to further education, training and employment

Practical, real-world approach to learning

Assessment happens throughout the course

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Present your work in a variety of ways

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Your journey through education and training

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BTEC Firsts can be studied as part of a broad and balanced curriculum, either alongside GCSE or as part of a Study Programme.

After completing a BTEC First, learners can go on to study BTEC Nationals, A levels or a combination of the two.

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Qualification Map

BTEC Entry 3/Level 1

BTEC Firsts GCSELevels 1 & 2(Key Stage 4)

BTEC Nationals A Levels (GCE)Level 3(Key Stage 5)

Further Education

Higher Education

BTEC Apprenticeships

Employment

Succeed with BTEC

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Taking a level 2 BTEC

alongside five GCSEs adds

5.9 % more to earning power

than just taking GCSEs.

Every year over 100,000

BTEC students successfully

apply to university in the UK.

BTEC can boost your lifetime

earnings by up to £92,000.

Source: Statistics taken from Returns to BTEC

Vocational Qualifications, London Economics

(October 2010)

A ‘real world’ approach to learning

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BTECs let you present your work in a way that suits your style and makes the best of what you produce

Producing training manuals, leaflets or

posters

Delivering face-to-face or

audio-visual presentations

Taking part in role-plays and

discussions

With BTEC, you'll be assessed throughout the course, on a range of assignments, rather than in one final exam

Where can BTEC take you?

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Outstanding BTEC Hospitality and Travel and Tourism Student of the Year Samantha Banks

Where next for Sam?• Studying for a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism• Received Distinctions in a RSPH Food Hygiene qualification• Secured a cabin crew position with Easyjet

Sam’s BTEC Experience• Working independently and as part of a team• Sharing experience and advice amongst peers and to other schools• Inspiration for high-quality employment

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Samantha Banks

BTEC Hospitality opens doors to careers as. . .

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Chef

Assistant Conference Manager

Concierge

Catering Manager

Who can help me?

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Talk to your teacher to find out more about BTEC in Hospitality

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