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Background. a dynamic and exciting new way of learning for 14 to 19 year olds designed to give them a head start in the competitive world marketplace central to Government 14-19 reforms designed to encourage more young people to continue learning for longer. Background. 17 Diplomas

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  1. Background • a dynamic and exciting new way of learning for 14 to 19 year olds • designed to give them a head start in the competitive world marketplace • central to Government 14-19 reforms designed to encourage more young people to continue learning for longer

  2. Background • 17 Diplomas • Travel and Tourism – first teaching September 2010 • National entitlement 2013 • 3 main learning pathways • A levels/GCSEs; Diplomas; Apprenticeships

  3. Diploma Development • Developed by a Diploma Development Partnership (DDP) • Partner SSCs – People1st and GoSkills • Contract with UKCES • Diploma qualification development – ‘Triple Lock’ of QCA, Awarding Bodies & the DDP

  4. Governance • DDP Steering Group • Stakeholder representation: Employers, HEIs, FE, Schools, Trade & Professional Bodies, UKCES • Diploma Delivery Structure: working groups and DDP Project Team

  5. Why the Diploma matters • Travel and Tourism and Passenger Transport are growing sectors and have economic importance • Current provision of qualifications are perceived as unsatisfactory by employers and do not command their respect • There is a demand from employers to raise the profile of the industries and for there to be an understanding of the breadth of the different industries

  6. Vision • The Diploma in Travel and Tourism will bring together the Passenger Transport and Travel and Tourism industries • Cover the breath and diversity of these dynamic, complex, exciting and highly competitive industries • A qualification to bring the industries alive • Rightly reflect the sector as fun and one that can bring considerable rewards. • Places people at the centre and change young peoples’ perception about customer service and working with people

  7. Vision • Enable young people to develop knowledge and skills of value, in a range of roles • Inspire teachers and learners encouraging new teaching methods • Innovative delivery and learning experiences for young people

  8. Consultation Consultation and collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders: • Employers from across both sectors • Higher and Further Education • 14-19 practitioners • Private Training Providers • Sector media

  9. Media Coverage Travel Weekly – 15th August Training: Industry to unite behind Travel and Tourism DiplomaTravel qualifications have long suffered from a lack of joined-up thinking. Jackie David discovers that things are about to change Ongoing at: www.travelweekly.co.uk/training

  10. Diploma Scope Two employment sectors: Travel & Tourism • Travel Services • Tourism Services • Visitor Attractions • Conferences and Events • Accommodation Services

  11. Diploma Scope Passenger Transport • Bus • Coach • Aviation • Rail • Inland Waterways • Maritime • Taxi and Private Hire • Transport Planning

  12. Criteria Document • Used by Awarding Bodies to develop their qualification • Topic titles at three levels • Statutory document • View at: www.tandtdiploma.co.uk

  13. Diploma Development • Diploma qualification development – ‘Triple Lock’ of QCA, Awarding Bodies & the DDP • Ongoing until final submission in May 2009

  14. Qualification Development • Qualification review group of internal SSC staff – review all units submitted by awarding bodies • DDP Qualification and curriculum working group – stakeholder group: FE, HE, Employers, SSCs, training providers, with independent Chair – will be assigned units to sample relating to their specialism • QCA and DDP collate feedback for ABs

  15. Thank You

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