Students will gain a foundation and framework for the design of effective marketing strategies to start a tourism based business, as well as assess variations of strategy design for existing entrepreneurs and organizations. A focus on the significance of customer relationship marketing in the design and management of entrepreneurial strategies will allow students to explore all aspects of marketing including social media marketing and communications. Students will examine the resources needed to successfully start and manage a tourism based business.
In this course, the student will prepare to effectively perform the functions of a leisure travel professional. Areas that will be studied cover tour charters, car rentals, rail travel, motorcoach tours and tour conducting. Standard references and brochures are utilized as sources of product knowledge with a focus on selling features. Students will also learn key components of travel insurance, premiums, risks and benefits. Certifications will be earned in these areas.
Experience the passion, colour and diversity of Latin America and the amazing cultural melting pot of many different ethnic influences from around the world. The student will learn about the preservation of cultural heritage by appreciating archaeological sites, local cuisine, and learning about traditional customs and local etiquette. Issues to be discussed include socio-cultural sensitivity and environmental sustainability, at destinations of natural and cultural significance in tourism segments. Learn about Voluntourism, a rapidly-growing trend, which is a mixture of volunteering and travelling abroad while developing a broad understanding of cultural knowledge, sensitivity and awareness of another ethnic group.
In this course, the theoretical and practical applications of heritage and environmental interpretation are introduced as well as the role interpretation plays in adventure education and ecotourism. Interpretation is an educational activity which aims to reveal meanings and relationships through the use of objects and by first-hand experience, rather than simply communicating factual information. In addition, a comparison will be developed between ‘Leave no Trace’ and the Traditional Ecological Knowledge in regards to interpretation. Students will learn the importance of effectively telling stories in order to enhance the visitor experience. Students will develop and practice skills and knowledge required by front-line park interpreters, outdoor educators, tour guides and park and museum staff through various field trips.
This course will familiarize students with the special features, facilities and target markets of key cruise line companies and provide an insight into the scale and scope of employment opportunities available in the industry. An overview of the global cruise business, including the role of Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) in the travel and tourism industry, will be examined. Students will explore the concept of a home-based career as a travel consultant and have the opportunity to complete the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) provincial exam..
This course focuses on essential employability skills for entry-level and frontline workers in tourism. These skills are generic, which means that they apply to all types of jobs, are transferable and are building blocks towards technical or job-specific skills. These abilities are needed at any job level, in any organization, in any industry and in all aspects of people’s lives: home/family, work, school/learning and community. Hospitality Essentials will give the student the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the tourism and hospitality industry and get them started in a career in tourism that can lead to many further opportunities.
In this course, the students will have the opportunity to assess tourism operations in a foreign destination. The student will experience the traditional elements of travel while developing a broad understanding of cultural knowledge sensitivity and awareness of another ethnic group. Due to the current pandemic, travel may be restricted to a Canadian destination. Voluntourism a rapidly growing trend that combines volunteering with travel, may be introduced if applicable to the chosen destination. If the student is not able to participate in this International field placement, there is a work placement alternative in TT436.
In this course, students will be introduced to the theory and practice of guiding for adventure tourism and related outdoor recreational activities. Topics discussed will include group dynamics, risk management, leadership theory and communication. Students will examine a variety of adventure tourism opportunities across Canada. Earning a certification in a discipline of guiding is required for this course.
Today’s flight attendants are highly trained, highly skilled and focus on safety as the core of their job function. The student will develop career-related skills, knowledge and behaviours to effectively perform a variety of functions required in providing passenger safety and service as they work in the airline industry. The student will also acquire Smart Serve Certification. This course will be combined with the highly respected and internationally recognized Inflight Institute.com online Flight Attendant Training School where Certification will be earned.
If the student is not able to partake in the Study Abroad Field Experience, as an alternative they will be required to complete a field placement component in a tourism related position which will enable the student to explore their chosen field and apply the knowledge and skills developed in school in a professional environment. These non-paid positions may include travel operations, airlines, hotel and resort services, sales, retail, event and trade shows, and exceptional customer service positions, among others. Students are responsible for obtaining their own placement. This field placement consists of 40 hours.
In this course, the student will examine the connections between the world's diverse peoples and complex physical geographic environments. A wide range of themes will be covered related to the study of human geography as well as a global overview of various Indigenous peoples, communities and cultures around the world. Patterns of language, religion, art, music, population, migration and economic activities will also be explored and how they relate to the areas in which people live.
This course is designed to help students improve their basic writing, reading comprehension, and computer skills. Students who achieve the learning outcomes will be able to write an effective paragraph, read and understand a variety of simple texts and documents including short articles and forms, and use simple computer applications including email to complete their work.
This course is designed to help students further develop their basic writing, reading comprehension, and computer skills. Students who achieve the learning outcomes will be able to write an effective 2-paragraph composition as well as a memo, read and understand a variety of texts and documents including articles, graphs, and tables, and use simple computer applications including the Internet to complete their work.
This course is designed to help students develop more advanced writing, reading comprehension, and computer skills. Students who achieve the learnining outcomes will be able to write an effective 17-paragraph research essay, read and analyse a variety of complex texts and documents including books, online journal articles, workplace documents, and reviews, and use more advanced computer applications to complete their work. NOTE: This course is considered equivalent to CS007.
This course exposes the students to the basic theory and practice of arc welding. The course covers safe use and care of equipment, various joints and weld types in all positions. Electrode application and classification is explained and practical welding exercises are performed.
This course identifies and interprets all line types and distinguishes sectional and auxiliary views. The student will be able to interpret welding symbols, abbreviations, notes, dimensioning techniques; conduct practical exercises in component sketching; and read weldment blueprints.
This course has 2 main objectives; the first is to develop techniques and practices using 6010 and 7018 electrodes and the second is to develop uphand techniques using the pipe to plate exercise.
This course exposes the students to the beginning of the trade, basic hand tools all the way to modern power tools. Shop safety covering all aspects of the shop and its equipment. All shop practices and procedures also including knots and rope ties.
This course introduces students to the safe handling and use of potentially dangerous equipment. The student gains an understanding of the construction, operating principles, and applications of oxy-acetylene welding and cutting equipment. Correct operating techniques in fusion welding, brazing and cutting will be achieved.
In this course, the student will identify the different welding procedures for T-joints in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Welding exercises are demonstrated using 6010-11 and 7018 electrodes in these positions and specific safety precautions for overhead welding are addressed.
This course exposes the student to the basic theory and practices of semi-automatic and GTAW welding. The course covers construction, safety, filler metal and gas selection, equipment set-up and operation. Practical experience will be gained.
This course identifies the different welding procedures and techniques for pressure plate welding using 6010 and 7018 electrodes in all positions. Visual weld checking techniques and testing procedures are also demonstrated.
This course identifies the different chemical and physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, demonstrates the effects of welding on loose material structures, defines the material classification system and discusses weldment distortion and control techniques.
This course defines C.W.B. welding specifications and describes procedures and techniques using 7018 electrodes. Visual weld checking techniques and testing procedures are also demonstrated.
This course is an extension of WC 127 - Blue Print Reading I. This course identifies and interprets all line types and distinguishes sectional and auxiliary views. The student will be able to interpret welding symbols, abbreviations, notes, dimensioning techniques, conduct practical exercises in component sketching and reading weldment blueprints.
This course exposes the student to the basic theory and practice of MIG and TIG welding. The course covers construction and operating principles, safety precautions, filler uses, shielding, gases, equipment set-up and operation as well as practical MIG welding exercises.