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TOU3090 Surface Transportation

Advanced · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students research the business operations of the rail, motor coach, auto, recreational vehicle and cruise travel industries.
Prerequisite
TOU1010: The Tourism Sector

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 describe significant historical developments of the rail, motor coach, auto, recreational vehicle and cruise travel industries

    • 1.1 describe the history and development of passenger rail travel in Canada

    • 1.2 compare the Canadian rail industry with that of other developed countries

    • 1.3 describe the history and development of the motor coach industry in North America

    • 1.4 describe the history and development of auto and recreational vehicle travel in North America

    • 1.5 describe the history and development of the cruise industry

  • 2 explain advantages and disadvantages of each mode of surface travel

    • 2.1 discuss the advantages and disadvantages, from the point of view of the traveller, of:

      • 2.1.1 rail travel

      • 2.1.2 motor coach travel

      • 2.1.3 auto and recreational vehicle travel

      • 2.1.4 cruise travel

    • 2.2 describe the different types of onboard accommodation and services available to:

      • 2.2.1 rail travellers

      • 2.2.2 cruise travellers

    • 2.3 describe the different types of excursions and services available through the:

      • 2.3.1 rail travel industry

      • 2.3.2 motor coach travel industry

      • 2.3.3 cruise travel industry

    • 2.4 identify features of auto and recreational vehicle travel, its popularity and trends

    • 2.5 research and describe the different types of auto and recreational vehicle travel available to the traveller

    • 2.6 describe some of the popular types of cruises and destinations

    • 2.7 name the main elements of a cruise program and describe some selling features of each element

    • 2.8 describe the different areas of a cruise ship and compare the different types of accommodation

    • 2.9 explain the different factors that affect the price of a cruise

    • 2.10 give examples of costs not usually included in the price of a cruise

  • 3 identify trends and issues in the surface transportation sector

    • 3.1 research the economics and determining factors related to the feasibility of the:

      • 3.1.1 rail travel industry

      • 3.1.2 motor coach travel industry

      • 3.1.3 auto and recreational vehicle travel industry

      • 3.1.4 cruise travel industry

    • 3.2 compare the importance of passenger trains in Canada, the United States and other countries

    • 3.3 explain the contractual requirements for renting or leasing a car or recreational vehicle

    • 3.4 assess how trends and issues affect marketing and employment opportunities for each sector; e.g., growth of charter and tour business in the motorcoach industry, deregulation of the motorcoach industry

    • 3.5 describe the various urban public transportation systems, the needs they address and the problems they alleviate and cause

    • 3.6 discuss the environmental impact of surface travel

  • 4 select a mode of surface transportation and create an electronic brochure

    • 4.1 outline the advantages of using this mode of transportation

    • 4.2 identify and describe within the brochure the following:

      • 4.2.1 target group

      • 4.2.2 objective

      • 4.2.3 promotional items

      • 4.2.4 excursions and activities

      • 4.2.5 accommodation and services, if applicable

      • 4.2.6 other additional information

  • 5 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 5.1.1 communicate

      • 5.1.2 manage information

      • 5.1.3 use numbers

      • 5.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 5.2.2 be responsible

      • 5.2.3 be adaptable

      • 5.2.4 learn continuously

      • 5.2.5 work safely

    • 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 5.3.1 work with others

      • 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 6 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values

    • 6.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

    • 6.2 identify steps to achieve goals

Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.