L2TOU

Level 2 Tourism

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Carter.

The tourism sector offers you the opportunity to drive change and innovation, while focusing on sustainable practices and mutual benefit for local communities. It is as dynamic as it is diverse. Tourism is a critical element of the New Zealand economy and has been earmarked by the Prime Minister as a key sector of the economy that continues to play a leading role in New Zealand’s economic development. It is about unlocking the potential of tourism places, managing natural and built resources, understanding heritage and cultural issues, developing events and co-creating experiences that leave a lasting impression on locals and visitors alike.

Course Overview

Term 1
Students start by looking at Tourist Characteristics and get to know industry terminology.

Term 2
Students look at destination New Zealand

Recommended Prior Learning

This is an open course, but it is recommended that students have a passion for travel and the tourism industry. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students will work through Tourism Unit Standard Booklets.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 14
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 24728 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of work roles in tourism


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24729 v4
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of world tourist destinations


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24731 v5
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of destination Aotearoa New Zealand


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24732 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of tourist characteristics and needs


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 14
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0