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CHAPTER 10: Assessing the Preparedness of NCV Tourism Graduates: A Study on the Alignment of Curriculum and Industry Demands

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this chapter is to report on the findings of a qualitative study that sought to assess the responsiveness of the National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V) tourism curriculum to industry demands. The study was motivated by evidence of shortcomings in translating curriculum guidelines into effective classroom practices, including discrepancies in time allocation for workplace-based experiences and inadequate utilisation of recommended teaching resources. There appears to be an overemphasis on theoretical instruction at the expense of practical skills development.

Source: Axiom Academic Publishers.

DOI: 10.62869/001c.123966

Author: Bianca Nolwandle Mkhize-Simelane

Institution: Central University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Hospitality and Tourism Education

Subfield: Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4402930932