COMPUTER RESERVATION SYSTEMS

THS2TCR

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides training in reservations and ticketing procedures for the travel industry including an understanding of automated processes and front office reservations. You will learn to use two different computer reservations systems and need to enrol in both classes. Class 1 introduces you to the Global Reservation Systems Component, Galileo. The subject delivers vocational skills in operating and managing global reservations and ticketing systems. The class also provides you with a conceptual understanding of how the process works to maintain the information needed by travellers, travel retailers, travel operators and destination managers. An industry-recognised certificate will be issued upon successful completion. Class 2 introduces you to the Micros computer system, Opera, at an introductory level over 6 weeks. You will achieve a basic understanding of how hotel reservation databases work through a self-guided training manual. This software is internationally-recognised and gives insights into front office and night audit procedures.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Paul Strickland

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: THS1THE

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Department of Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Galileo Training Manual

Year: 2016

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: LA TROBE UNIVERSITY

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Recognise the fundamental components of a Galileo, a travel computer system
02. Apply knowledge of Galileo by matching clients' needs to travel opportunities, identifying flight itineraries, creating a booking file for clients, determining optimum travel arrangements, and accurately interpreting flight codes, sell entries, servicing procedures and client details
03. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical standards and the social and ethical implications of professional and personal practice in socially diverse communities
04. Demonstrate an introductory level of competency in front office operations by using Opera to navigate databases and input and retrieve data

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul Strickland

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 36
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 36 and delivered via face-to-face.
Software can be accessed either on or off campus

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Software can be accessed either on or off campus

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2-hour final examination using GalileoStudents must achieve 80% or above to receive an industry accreditation and certificate. Students may still pass the subject if 80% if not achieved on the final examination however they will not receive industry accreditation.

N/AN/AN/ANo80SILO2

Weekly seminar assessment exercises using GalileoStudents must complete weekly tasks. Students have greater likelihood of passing by attending all assessment exercises on a weekly basis.

N/AN/AN/ANo5SILO1

One 1-hour final test using GalileoStudents must attempt the final test. Assessment is based on retrieving information from the Galileo database.

N/AN/AN/ANo5SILO3

One 1-hour final test using OPERAThis computer laboratory is only taught for 6 weeks. Assessment is based on retrieving information from the OPERA database.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO4

Singapore (SIM), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul Strickland

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
Five 6.00 hours computer laboratory other recurrence during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
Five 3.00 hours computer laboratory other recurrence during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2-hour final examination using GalileoStudents must achieve 80% or above to receive an industry accreditation and certificate. Students may still pass the subject if 80% if not achieved on the final examination however they will not receive industry accreditation.

N/AN/AN/ANo80SILO2

Weekly seminar assessment exercises using GalileoStudents must complete weekly tasks. Students have greater likelihood of passing by attending all assessment exercises on a weekly basis.

N/AN/AN/ANo5SILO1

One 1-hour final test using GalileoStudents must attempt the final test. Assessment is based on retrieving information from the Galileo database.

N/AN/AN/ANo5SILO3

One 1-hour final test using OPERAThis computer laboratory is only taught for 6 weeks. Assessment is based on retrieving information from the OPERA database.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO4