SACE Stage 1 Tourism

Year: 11 (Stage 1) – Elective
Length: Semester (10 SACE Credits)
Contact Person: Jacob Hayes

Recommendation: Students who will benefit from studying this subject are those who wish to develop their understanding of tourism activities, explore contemporary issues, predict the future and develop a range of communication skills. This subject is recommended for those students wishing to study Tourism at Stage 2.

Overview: This course is designed to cater for students with no previous experience in the Tourism subject area, and will access local, state, national and international sources.

Aims of the Course:

  • Develop an understanding of the nature of tourism
  • Identify contemporary issues in tourism
  • Demonstrate an understanding of issues of sustainable tourism
  • Demonstrate skills in evaluating communicating information in tourism
  • Recognise cultural perspectives in tourism
  • Apply the practical skills used in tourism

Students will study three topics from the list below:

  • Topic 1: Exploring Tourism in the Local Area.
  • Topic 2: Appreciating Tourism in Australia.
  • Topic 3: Local impacts of Tourism.
  • Topic 4: Understanding Tourism and Natural Environments.
  • Topic 5: Investigating Tourism.
  • Topic 6: Markets Role of organisations and government.
  • Topic 7: Preparing for International Travel.
  • Topic 8: History of Tourism and Technological change.

Assessment: Students are assessed using the SACE Performance Standards. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

  • Assessment Type 1: Case Study
  • Assessment Type 2: Source Analysis
  • Assessment Type 3: Practical Activity
  • Assessment Type 4: Investigation

Additional Charges: A consumables / excursion fee may apply to this subject in addition to the Clare High School Materials and Service Charges. Approximate cost: $250.

Year 11 - Stage 1
EnglishHumanitiesMathematics
ELECTIVE 1
ELECTIVE 5
ELECTIVE 2
ELECTIVE 6
ELECTIVE 3
ELECTIVE 7
ELECTIVE 4
ELECTIVE 8
SACE Compulsory Subjects