Stage 1 Tourism

Subject Overview

Students develop an understanding of the nature of tourists, tourism, and the tourism industry. They investigate local, national, and global tourism, and explore tourism as a business. Students gain an understanding of the complex economic, social, cultural and environmental impacts of tourism.

Topics

Topics covered in Stage 1 Tourism may include:

• Investigating the History of Tourism 
• Exploring Tourism in the Local Area 
• Examining Local Impacts of Tourism 
• Preparing for International Travel 
• Understanding the Role of Organisations and Government in Tourism 
• Examining Tourism and Technological Change
• Appreciating Tourism in Australia 
• Investigating Tourism Markets 
• Understanding Tourism and Natural Environments 
• Tourism Industry Skills 
• Negotiated Topic

Assessment

• Assessment Type 1 – Case Study – Preparing for International Travel
• Assessment Type 2 – Source Analysis
• Assessment Type 3 – Practical – Preparing an itinerary for international tourism 
• Assessment Type 4 – Investigation

Additional Information

There is a subject fee $50.00 to cover transport for local excursions.