Level 2 Tourism
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr E. Bartholomew.
Level 2 Tourism
NCEA Level 2 Tourism is assessed using unit standards. It uses solely internal assessments (25 credits). This course focuses on teaching students the destination knowledge and tourism industry skills required to work in Travel & Tourism. Industry materials, training booklets and assessments from the International Travel College are used to administer the course. Students will have the opportunity to attend off-site courses and listen to guest speakers from the tourism industry and tourism training institutions, as part of this course. This course leads on to Level 3 Tourism or acceptance into selected Tertiary Tourism Industry Training courses.
Entry Criteria
This course is open entry for all students.
Students must also meet the requirements to study a Level 2 NCEA Award.
Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Apply a problem-solving model
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Describe and compare social and cultural impacts of tourism
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Describe and compare impacts of tourism on the environment
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Demonstrate knowledge of work roles in tourism
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Demonstrate knowledge of world tourist destinations
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Demonstrate knowledge of the business of tourism
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Demonstrate knowledge of destination Aotearoa New Zealand
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Demonstrate knowledge of tourist characteristics and needs
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.