UK Tourism Destinations

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
J/505/2510
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Know different types of UK tourism destination.

Learning Outcome 1: Indicative Content 

Examples of types of tourism destinations

  • Seaside resorts
  • Mountains/countryside
  • Adventure
  • Culture
  • City break

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the different types of popular UK tourism destination.
  • 1.2
    Locate major destinations for each type.
2 — Understand the appeal of different UK destinations to differing customer types.

Learning Outcome 2: Indicative Content 

Appeal of different destinations may include:

  • facilities
  • entertainment
  • accommodation
  • culture/heritage
  • events
  • ease of access
  • costs
  • image/fashion/trends

Examples of customer types

  • Individual/singles;
  • Couples
  • Families (with infants, toddlers, teenagers)
  • Young adults
  • Specific needs
  • Business travellers

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Evaluate the appeal of different destinations to differing customer types, including
    a) seaside resorts
    b) mountains/countryside
    c) adventure
    d) culture
    e) city break.
  • 2.2
    Select destinations for specific customers, identifying the benefits of your choices.
3 — Be able to plan UK holiday and travel itineraries.

Learning Outcome 3: Indicative Content 

To achieve this learning outcome, learners must provide sufficient and valid evidence that meets the assessment criteria.

Relative convenience may include travel time, distance to departure point, availability of transport on specified days or at specified times

Destinations selected should demonstrate awareness of the needs of customers for example through facilities available, attractions, culture, accommodation offered.

Evidence may include for example, written work, witness statements, peer assessments, a personal log, notes of discussions with customers, a video diary.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Compare costs and the relative convenience of different methods of travel to different destinations.
  • 3.2
    Select destinations and plan holiday itineraries to meet the needs of specified customers.