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.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of work roles in tourism
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of world tourist destinations
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of destination Aotearoa New Zealand
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of tourist characteristics and needs