Tourism 11
Teacher(s)
Lloy Falconer
Description
Tourism 11 is a wonderful course, regardless of your desired future career. Any employer would value an employee with so much to offer. You will master a variety of transferable skills such as:
- communication skills
- computer skills
- information management skills
- thinking skills
- ability to work with others
In addition, you will examine:
- what it takes to develop and maintain a positive attitude
- the importance of offering professional service
- excellent job search skills
The tourism industry in BC is expected to experience an extreme shortage of qualified employees. It is anticipated that this shortage will occur throughout the tourism industry in accommodations, food and beverage services, transportation, recreation and entertainment, and travel services.
Clearly, the need for workers with a diverse range of skills, knowledge, and aptitudes will increase. Although the shortage will be distributed throughout the province, it will be felt most keenly at the supervisory and management levels where training, education and experience are most important.
Are you interested? The first step in attaining the education and experience required for supervisory or management roles may be Tourism 11. By taking this course, you are on your way.
The course counts as 4 credits for an Applied Skill.
Type
online
Credit
4
Delivery
Continuous enrollment
Students have a maximum of one year to complete the course.
Discussion Group: asynchronous participation
Summary
Assignments, fun quizzes and surveys
Unit 2 Test requires test supervision
Assessment
86% Assignment/discussions
14% Unit Tests
No Provincial Exam
Support
SIDES teacher
Materials
None
Requirements
Basic Technical Requirements
More Info
Unit 1: Introduction to Tourism
Students are introduced to the evolution of tourism and the eight sectors of the tourism industry.
Unit 2: Positive Attitude of the Tourism Professional
Students will examine positive attitude, responsibility, adaptability, and willingness to learn
Unit 3: Transferrable Skills of the Tourism Professional
Students are provided with the opportunity to develop and practice the transferrable skills of communication, information management, thinking, computers use, and the ability to work with others
Unit 4: Preparing to Succeed in the Tourism Industry
Students will develop job search skills, create a resume, and examine the use of portfolios
