Tourism Grade 10 Exam Overview 2024

Study Notes

The Tourism Grade 10 FET CAPS exam for 2024 will be held in November, lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The total marks for the exam are 150.

Lower-order cognitive skills account for 30% of the marks (45 marks).
Middle-order cognitive skills, including understanding and applying, each contribute 20% of the marks (30 marks each).
Higher-order cognitive skills constitute 20% of the marks (30 marks).

This section covers 30 topics, with each topic assessed for 1 mark.
Topics from Sections B to E are assessed, focusing on aspects not covered in those sections.

This section covers key map terminology, including map symbols and different types of maps used in tourism.
Students will be required to locate specific locations on maps.

This section explores a variety of tourist attractions in key South African provinces: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo.
The significance of fauna, flora, culture, and heritage in South African Tourism is highlighted.
Students will learn about the marketing of tourism products, services, and sites.

This section provides an introduction to the field of tourism, covering different types of tourists, modes of transport, and accommodation establishments.
The South African grading system for accommodation establishments and terminology used in the accommodation industry are explained.
The attraction sector, the structure of the South African tourism industry, including the public and private sectors, are covered.
Sustainable tourism, responsible tourism, and the impact of global warming on the tourism industry are crucial aspects highlighted.

This section delves into technology used for payments in South Africa, domestic tourism, domestic tourism statistics, communication technology, communication skills, and service excellence.