Does this subject contribute to an ATAR? No (Applied subject)
How many credits does this subject contribute towards QCE? 4
What is Tourism?
Tourism studies enable students to gain an appreciation of the role of the tourism industry and the structure, scope and operation of the related tourism sectors of travel, hospitality and visitor services.
Students examine the socio-cultural, environmental and economic aspects of tourism, as well as tourism opportunities, and problems and issues across global, national and local contexts.
Students develop and apply tourism-related knowledge and understanding through learning experiences and assessment in which they plan projects, analyse issues and opportunities, and evaluate concepts and information.
What makes a student suited to Tourism?
Students who achieve success in Tourism are those who enjoy:
- learning about the tourism industry
- researching travel destinations
- preparing for careers in tourism or hospitality
What prerequisites must students meet in order to take this subject?
- Year 9 - Nil
- Year 10 - Completion of Year 10 Tourism or Business is preferred
What is the cost of this subject?
Excursions - each year there are a minimum of two excursions (Approximately $60-$80 for each year)
What materials or equipment do I need for this subject?
- BYOD Laptop
- A4 Exercise book (minimum 96 pages)
- Highlighters
- Blue, black and red pens
What do students study in this subject and how are they assessed?
| | | Unit Overviews | Assessment |
| Year 10 | Semester 1 | Introduction to Tourism
Travel planning | Summative internal assessment 1:
· Examination - Short response to stimulus Summative internal assessment 2: · Multimodal presentation · Project |
| | Semester 2 | Promoting tourism
Tourism jobs and careers
| Summative internal assessment 3:
· Investigation Summative internal assessment 4:
· Project/Portfolio |
| Year 11 | Unit 1 | Tailoring the travel experience
Theme Parks and attractions | Formative internal assessment 1:
• Project Formative internal assessment 2:
• Examination
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| | Unit 2 | Niche Tourism
Dark Tourism
| Formative internal assessment 3:
• Investigation Formative internal assessment 4:
• Extended response to Stimulus
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| Year 12 | Unit 3 | Employment and employability
Procedures and protocols
| Summative internal assessment 1 (IA1):
• Investigation Summative internal assessment 2 (IA2):
• Extended response to stimulus |
| | Unit 4 | World tourism
| Summative internal assessment 3 (IA3):
• Project Summative internal assessment (IA4):
• Examination: Short response test.
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