Level 2 Tourism
Course Description
This is a two year course taken at Years 12 and Year 13.
Tourism is one of the New Zealand’s largest and fastest growing industries. A qualification in the travel arena offers a wide range of career opportunities. As technology and tourism evolve new types of jobs are being introduced all the time. In Travel and Tourism you will explore the different work roles within each sector of the industry and the skills and knowledge needed for these. You will develop your knowledge of Tourism Destinations and look at the social and cultural impacts of Tourism.
Studying Travel and Tourism could provide you with the foundation skills to kick start your new career.
This is NOT a UE Approved Subject Travel and Tourism is NOT an approved UE course of study but is highly recommended to those who wish to further support their other UE subjects with practical skills and experience.
Course Overview
Semester 1
U.S. 24728 v3 Demonstrate knowledge of work roles in tourism
U.S. 24729 v4 Demonstrate knowledge of world tourist destinations
U.S. 24730 v3 Demonstrate knowledge of the business of tourism
U.S. 24732 v3 Demonstrate knowledge of tourist characteristics and needs
Semester 2
U.S. 18237 v4 Perform calculations for a tourism workplace
U.S. 23761 v3 Read and comprehend work-related documents for a tourism workplace
U.S. 23767 v3 Demonstrate knowledge of and use the Internet in a tourism workplace
U.S. 24731 v5 Demonstrate knowledge of destination Aotearoa New Zealand
Recommended Prior Learning
60 credits at Level 1 or students with a special interest in Travel and Tourism. Subject to the discretion of the Teacher in Charge. A functioning computer notebook with internet access is compulsory for this course.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 22 credits.
External
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Pathway Tags
Holiday Park Manager, Deckhand, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Industrial Designer, Hotel Porter, Maitre d’Hotel, Workplace Relations Adviser, Marine Engineer, Helicopter Pilot, Ship's Master, Tour Guide, Retail Manager, Hotel/Motel Manager, Flight Attendant, Project Manager, Travel Agent/Adviser,
Disclaimer
Any information, costs or standards may change.