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 tourist 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A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student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.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the history of tourism
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
Pathway Tags
Urban/Regional Planner, Immigration Officer, Intelligence Officer, Construction and Infrastructure, Geospatial Specialist, Survey Technician, Surveyor, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Geologist, Meteorologist, Travel Agent/Adviser, Historian, Retail Manager, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Translator, Archivist, Conservator, Curator, Librarian, Library Assistant, Author, Journalist, Elected Government Representative, Policy Analyst, Barrister, Judge, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Records Adviser, Retail and Personal Services, Airline attendant, Concierge, Cruise ship director, Recreation worker, Hotel or Restaurant Manager, Travel agent, Food and beverage director, Casino manager, Chef, Event Manager.,
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.