WJEC LEVEL 1/2 CERTIFICATE IN TOURISM SAMPLE EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT UNIT 4: EUROPEAN TOURISM DESTINATIONS For first certification from 2015
WJEC LEVEL 1/2 CERTIFICATE IN TOURISM UNIT 4: EUROPEAN TOURISM DESTINATIONS Candidate Name Centre Number Candidate Number Open this paper on or as soon as possible after 1 May 20XX The assessment must be completed within three weeks 1
GUIDANCE TO CANDIDATES Time You have 3 hours to complete the assignment Resources This paper contains a scenario You can use class notes that are approved by your tutor You cannot have access to the Internet You can use ICT software Supervision You will be supervised throughout You must save your work securely You cannot access your work when not supervised Collaboration This is an individual task Marking Your work for this assignment will be marked against the following assessment criteria: AC1.1 Describe attractions that differentiate types of tourist destination AC1.2 Explain how destination features contribute to a destination s appeal AC1.3 Assess the suitability of tourist destinations to different types of tourist AC2.1 Describe forms of transport available to tourists AC2.3 Analyse how transport impacts upon tourist destinations AC3.1 Explain how promotion influences tourists choice of destination AC3.2 Explain how lifestyle influences tourists choice of destination 2
LEARNER ASSIGNMENT BRIEF BRIEF Valley Tours is a successful tour operator which offers package holidays in the UK and Europe. Their target market is couples aged over 55. The package holidays include accommodation in small, independent hotels and air, rail and self-drive transport options. The holidays are to rural locations and include optional activities such as walking tours, farm experiences, fishing and canal trips. One reason for the success of Valley Tours is their approach to sustainable tourism. All of their holidays include information on how the tourists can support sustainability at the destination. Valley Tours is a well-established and respected tour operator with the over 55s and is now looking to expand the range of package holidays they offer. They plan to launch a new brochure of City Breaks. TASKS 1. Propose two possible destinations that can be included in the new City Breaks brochure: (a) (b) (c) (d) explain how the features of each of the proposed destinations contribute to their appeal (AC1.2) highlight attractions in each of the proposed destinations that differentiate them from rural destinations, so Valley Tours can promote the destination (AC1.1) describe forms of transport that would enable tourists to reach, and travel within, the destination (AC2.1) explain how different forms of transport impacts on each destination (AC2.3) 2. Recommend one of the proposed destinations and explain how it would meet the needs of the target market: (a) (b) (c) assess the suitability of the selected tourist destination to Valley Tours target market (AC1.3) explain how the lifestyle of the over 55s would make the proposed destination appealing to them (AC3.2) explain how promotion could influence tourists choice of the proposed destination (AC3.1) 3
CENTRE INFORMATION WJEC Approach to Assessment The WJEC Level 1/2 Certificate in Tourism has adopted the principles of controlled assessment as set out in the Joint Council for Qualifications document GCE, ELC, and Project Qualifications instructions for conducting controlled assessment. This document can be accessed through the JCQ website (www.jcq.org.uk). Unit 4: European Tourism Destinations of the WJEC Level 1/2 Certificate in Tourism is assessed according to the following principles: All units are assessed through summative controlled assessment. Details of controls for this unit are provided in this assessment All specified assessment criteria must be met under controlled conditions, as given in this assessment, for the unit learning outcomes to be achieved Performance bands for Level 2 Merit and Level 2 Distinction can only apply once a candidate has achieved all assessment criteria at the level of qualification to be awarded. Evidence must clearly show how the candidate has met the standard for the higher grades There are three stages of assessment that will be controlled: Task setting Task taking Task marking Task setting This assignment has been produced by WJEC. The assignment cannot be changed. This assignment follows the approach required for internally assessed units: Each unit is assessed through one assignment Each assessment has a brief that sets out an applied purpose. An applied purpose is a reason for completing the tasks that would benefit a business or society. Further details are in Section 1.2 of the specification The assessment can specify a number of tasks but tasks must be coherent i.e. show how the assessment requirements all contribute to the achievement of the applied purpose of the assignment The assessment will assess all learning outcomes. It will indicate which assessment criteria are targeted for the assessment Task taking There are five areas of task taking that are controlled: time, resources, supervision, collaboration and resubmission. Time Learners have 3 hours to complete the assignment. Centres must log the supervised sessions on the attached form. 4
Resources This paper contains a scenario Learners can use class notes that are approved by your tutor Learners cannot have access to the Internet Learners can use ICT software. Supervision Learners must be supervised by an assessor whilst completing all tasks. Centres must have in place systems to ensure learners cannot access evidence they have been developing outside of supervised activities. Supervision is in place to ensure the authenticity of evidence produced for summative assessment. Assessors are not expected to provide input or guidance to learners during the controlled assessment time. This includes providing formative feedback on the evidence being produced, guidance on the requirements of the task or how performance bands can be interpreted. Candidates can review and redraft evidence independently within the time allowed for the assessment. Collaboration Group work is not allowed when producing evidence for this assignment. Task marking WJEC will mark all evidence produced by learners. 5
WJEC LEVEL 1/2 CERTIFICATE IN TOURISM TIMESHEET Centre Name / Enw r Ganolfan: Centre Number / Rhif y Ganolfan: Candidate Name / Enw r Ymgeisydd: Candidate Number / Rhif y Ymgeisydd: Unit 4: European Tourism Destinations The total time allowed must not exceed three hours/ni ddylai r cyfanswm amser sy n cael ei ganiatáu fod yn fwy na tri awr. The timed, supervised hours took place as follows/cynhaliwyd oriau dan oruchwyliaeth wedi u hamseru fel a ganlyn: Dates Dyddiad Time Allowed (3 Hours)/ Amser a Ganiateir (3 Awr) Hours/Oriau Minutes/Munudau Total/ Cyfanswm I certify that all candidates entered were informed of the above dates/tystiaf fod pob ymgeisydd wedi u hysbysu am y dyddiadau uchod. Supervisor s Signature/Llofnod yr Athro: Date/Dyddiad:... I confirm that the evidence submitted for assessment has been produced by me without any assistance beyond that allowed/cadarnhaf fy mod wedi cynhyrchu r dystiolaeth a gyflwynwyd i w hasesu heb unrhyw gymorth heblaw am yr hyn sy n cael ei ganiatáu. Candidate s Signature/Llofnod yr Ymgesiydd: Date/Dyddiad:... 6
WJEC LEVEL 1/2 CERTIFICATE IN TOURISM SAMPLE EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT MARK SCHEME UNIT 4: EUROPEAN TOURISM DESTINATIONS In addition to a mark scheme, examiners will be supported by marking conferences and exemplar material. 7
Learning outcome LO1 Understand features of tourist destinations Assessment criteria AC1.1 Describe attractions that differentiate types of tourist destination AC1.2 Explain how destination features contribute to a destination s appeal Performance bands Level 1 Pass Level 2 Pass Level 2 Merit Level 2 Distinction Describes attractions in each destination that are relevant to urban areas. Outlines in general terms, with limited reasoning, the features that contribute to the appeal of the proposed destinations. Describes natural, built and purpose built attractions that are relevant to urban areas and some differentiation from rural areas. Uses features of proposed destinations to explain their appeal. Explanations have limited reasoning and are mainly descriptive. Evidence may be weighted towards one destination. Describes natural, built and purpose built attractions that are relevant to urban areas and uses these to differentiate from rural areas. Uses features of proposed destinations to explain their appeal. Explanation is mainly well-reasoned. Evidence may be weighted towards two destinations. Uses features of proposed destinations to explain their appeal. Explanation is clear and well-reasoned with equal consideration of each destination. AC1.3 Assess the suitability of tourist destinations to different types of tourist Outlines in general terms the suitability of the recommended destination to Valley Tours target market. Assesses the suitability of the recommended destination to Valley Tours target market. There is limited reasoning to support conclusions. Assesses the suitability of the recommended destination to Valley Tours target market. Assessment is mainly well reasoned with some substantiated conclusions. 8
Learning outcome LO2 Understand transport options available to tourists LO3 Understand the factors that influence tourists choice of destination Assessment criteria AC2.1 Describe forms of transport available to tourists AC2.3 Analyse how transport impacts tourist destinations AC3.1 Explain how promotion influences tourists choice of destination AC3.2 Explain how lifestyle influences tourists choice of destination WJEC Level1/2 Certificate in Tourism esam Unit 4 AE/03/11/2014 9 Performance bands Level 1 Pass Level 2 Pass Level 2 Merit Level 2 Distinction Describes different forms of transport available to tourists in each destination. Evidence may be weighted towards one destination. There may be some omissions. Outlines in general terms, with limited reasoning, how transport impacts on each of the destinations. Evidence may be weighted towards one destination. Outlines in general terms, with limited reasoning, how promotion could influence tourists choice of the recommended destination. Explains, with limited reasoning, how lifestyle of Valley Tours target market influences their choice of destination. Describes different forms of transport available to tourists in each destination. There may be some omissions. Explains how transport impacts on each tourist destination. Explanations may have limited reasoning and are mainly descriptive. Explains how promotion could influence tourists choice of the recommended destination. Explanations have limited reasoning and are mainly descriptive, but draw on some specific examples. Explains how lifestyle of Valley Tours target market influences their choice of destination. Explanation is mainly reasoned and draws on some specific examples. Explains how promotion could influence tourists choice of the recommended destination. Explanation is mainly well-reasoned and draws on some specific examples. Explains how promotion could influence tourists choice of the recommended destination. Explanation is clear and well-reasoned and draws on some specific examples.