Year
2016
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
1 x 1-hour workshop weekly
Enrolment not permitted
1 of TOUR1002, TOUR1003, TOUR1003A, TOUR8205 has been successfully completed
Assessment
Assignment(s); Oral; Practical work.
Topic description
Educational aims
This topic aims to:

  • provide a practical understanding of the skills, knowledge and attributes required by a tour guide

  • examine and evaluate tour guiding site interpretation techniques for cultural and environmental sites

  • provide fundamental tour planning principles
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will be able to demonstrate:

  • skills and knowledge required for tour guiding in a practical setting

  • an understanding of the principles of interpretation

  • an awareness of the principles of tour planning