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SAS
This study area specification (SAS) has been designed to meet the needs of a broad range of students. It provides an introduction to a broad understanding of tourism, and develops the personal and interpersonal skills that underpin employment in the tourism industry. This SAS examines the dynamic nature of global tourism and the broader social, cultural, ecological and economic implications of sustainable tourism.
This SAS offers 2 approaches:
- Approach A — VET certificates SIT20107 Certificate II in Tourism
- Approach B — School-devised course of study over 4 semesters
Study area specification
The SAS provides details of the courses of study available.
Study plans
Study plans and AQTF registration
Approach A. Before offering the VET certificates listed in this approach, schools must ensure the courses or qualifications fall within their AQTF scope of registration.
Approach B. Schools must submit a study plan by the end of Term 1 in the first year of teaching the course.
Assessment
Designing and evaluating assessment instruments
This advice assists and supports schools with designing and evaluating their assessment program and in implementing the assessment requirements of this syllabus.
- Designing effective assessment instruments for Authority and Authority-registered subjects (PDF, 190 kB)
- Quality assuring senior assessment instruments: A tool for schools (DOC, 275 kB)
Subject–specific advice
This information supports schools in implementing the assessment requirements of the SAS. The advice supports school decision making about the approaches to assessment design and making judgments.
More information
Email seo@qsa.qld.edu.au or phone (07) 3864 0375.
Related information
Last updated: 7 September 2012