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Folder Learning Programme Modules

The table below gives you all the work you need to complete in order to finish this course.  You choose when you put in the hours. but you must follow the hours schedule of tasks from module 1 to module 7.

 So, if you want to start, sign up for the course and follow the Learning Prgramme ...

 

Module

nr

 Hours Module name Aims

Tools                          

(hh: to be revised)

 Tasks                                       
Competences                                   
1 1 Introduction

how the course works

how to use own work folder on DestiNet

Destinet induction ppt administrators + contributors;
work folder,  subobjects: folder,  pointers, best practice

  submit starting information on own folder: user profile
  Understand how the course works and how to use and work with DestiNet
2 1
Three decades of
Sustainable
Tourism
Certification
 know about the history

 ppt presentation

certificates and standards

 prepare and present as a ppt or speech Present the history in a precise manner
3 5
GSTC Industry  
(Hotels
& Tour Operators)
  

GPQuickFinder, good practice - AoE,

Awards, ST certification   QuickFinder, 
GP template,

EETLS

use pointers, identify 3 GP on AoE, research on awards for  descriptions, enter description paragraph into the 3 selected cases ; make GP description on 1 example, add GSTC keywords

make EETLS self assessment with some figures/data

Be aware of the content and be able to apply the GSTC criteria database to concrete examples 
4 5
GSTC for
Destinations
  

good practice - AoE

GPQuickFinder,
GP template,

GSTR

 

use pointers, identify 3 GP on AoE, research on awards for  descriptions, enter description paragraph into the 3 selected cases ; make GP description on 1 example, add GSTC keywords

make GSTR self assessment with some figures/data

Be aware of the content and be able to apply the GSTC criteria database to concrete examples 
5 4
Global Certification
and Accreditation
Overview
 

certificates and standards

STC template

TravelGreen Europe Marketing Package

DestiNet Atlas Market Place

use pointers, identify and compare Certificates, enter differences incl. cost per year/ Benefits of being certified: Sustainability performance, Market Access

select a set of standards/certificates to recommend to a certain target group + presentation of reasons (standard, cost, credibility, etc.) 

Be aware of the variety and differences of certification progammes, understand benefits and be able use the DestiNet certifcation database & tools

 
6 5
Best Practice
Case Studies
  

12 aims "Making tourism more sustainable", 8 DestiNet topics descriptions (roles)

Good Practice

use pointers, identify and compare 3-5 best practice examples of businesses, destinations, tour operators meeting a GSTC recognised standard, add other certificates and awards they have got, present their special strengths re their support/contribution to sustainable development

Results: Top 10 GP selected by course participants

  Know how to find relevant examples related to each criteria using the DestiNet tools
7 4
Competence Exercises
and Examination
    Survey tool: Q+A - multiple choice    
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