12TOU

NCEA Level 2 Tourism

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Bradley.

There are many pathways in Travel and Tourism in Aotearoa and internationally. 12 tourism will give you the knowledge and skills to access these pathways whether it be moving into Year 13 Tourism, tertiary study or directly into the workforce.

Students will study an introductory approach to tourism in this course as prepared by the New Zealand School of Tourism (NZST).

Standards will include: 

  • History of Tourism in New Zealand and worldwide.
  • Tourist destinations in New Zealand.
  • Global destinations that attract tourists.
  • The sorts of work roles there are in the tourist industry.

Field trips may include; Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, and other local destinations.

A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the relevant prior learning and classwork.


A list of all potential Unit Standards is listed below, the course will include some but not all of these.

Course Overview

Term 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the history of tourism

Term 2
Demonstrate knowledge of destination New Zealand.

Term 3
Demonstrate knowledge of world tourist destinations.
Demonstrate Knowledge of work roles in tourism.

Term 4
Demonstrate knowledge of tourist characteristics and needs.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Pens, Highlighters
Students will need to bring their own computer device at all times to complete research for the Unit Standards.
Some fieldwork may be undertaken and this will involve some cost to students.
This course is supported by STAR funding.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 24724 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the history of tourism
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.

Credits listed may change.