BTEC Travel and Tourism October 2026 Update
Welcome to your October Travel and Tourism update from your Subject Advisor.
| Date | Event | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2026 | BTEC Registration deadline | BTEC First, BTEC Nationals |
| 13 November 2026 | Digital Assessment Plan deadline | BTEC First and BTEC Nationals |
| 18 March 2027 | January 2027 Results Day (resit entry deadline for June 2027 external units is 26 March 2027) | BTEC First and BTEC Nationals |
| 19 March 2027 | Entry deadline for June 2027 external units (late entry fees apply after this date) | BTEC First and Nationals |
| 15 May 2027 | Standards Verification sampling deadline | BTEC First and Nationals |
| 5 July 2027 | Deadline to submit results for certification on August results days | BTEC First and Nationals |
| 12 August 2027 | Results day Level 3 | BTEC Nationals |
| 19 August 2027 | Results day Level 2 | BTEC First |
Centre Standardisation Materials (CSMs)
Centre Standardisation Materials (CSMs) are available for internally assessed units. These provide examples of learner work alongside the completed documentation required for assessment. They are a valuable resource for standardising assessment decisions and supporting assessor training within your centre.
This year, we have new CSMs for the below units.
- BTEC First in Travel and Tourism (2018) - Unit 2
- BTEC Nationals in Travel and Tourism (2019) - Unit 15
Access these in the links below:
Qualifications in Scope and Guidance
Working with us is about to get easier. The Digital Assessment Plan (DAP) is now live, giving centres a simpler way to plan assessments.
Qualifications in scope are:
- BTEC First in Travel and Tourism
- BTEC Nationals in Travel and Tourism
Qualifications not in scope will continue to use the existing assessment plan template. A full list can be found in Appendix A of the centre guide.
Training and support for DAP
Join an interactive training session to see how to access DAP through Edexcel Online, create and submit plans, and use key features - with time for questions.
Prefer informal support? Drop into one of our regular DAP Drop-In Sessions for quick answers and to share feedback.
Both run throughout the rollout, so join whenever suits you.
Training events
Below are the live training events scheduled for Travel and Tourism qualifications.
| Training event | Qualification | Date and time |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Teaching the International BTEC Level 3 in Travel and Tourism | BTEC International Level 3 | 26 October 2026 at 09:00 - 11:30 GMT |
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Stay on track with key BTEC dates, deadlines and milestones throughout the year. The guide also includes links to guidance, training, events and support resources to help you plan ahead and stay informed.
We recommend bookmarking the guide and sharing it with colleagues involved in qualification delivery.
Subject advisor
Jon Wolton
Travel & Tourism
