2 Tourism Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs V. Maskell.
In this course you will learn about a range of Tourism topics including Tourism as a business in NZ, world and NZ destinations that are popular with tourists and the range of jobs available in the tourism industry. These topics prepare you for Level 3 Tourism and also will prepare you for the workforce or further training.
Course Overview
Term 1
During this term you will be introduced to the Tourism industry as a business. You will learn about terminology and the importance of Tourism to the economy of New Zealand.
Assessment will be by US 24730 - 4 credits.
Term 2
This term our focus will be on the range of employment opportunities available to those wanting to work in the Tourism industry. Assessment will be by US 24728, 3 credits.
We will also be looking at New Zealand as a tourist destination and continuing our study into the importance of Tourism to the economy of New Zealand.
Term 3
We will complete the work we began last term on NZ and then study World tourist destinations.
Assessment will be by US 24729, 4 credits and 24731, 4 credits.
Term 4
This term is all about wrapping what we have learnt so far this year and preparing ourselves for the Level 3 course work.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open entry to those wanting to work in the Tourism industry
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
20 page clear file and lined refil
Pathway
Students taking this course will begin their own journey to find out the opportunities available in the wonderful and exciting world of the Travel and Tourism industry - both here in New Zealand and world wide.
Assessment Information
All assessments are assessed internallyCredit 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 the business of tourism
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of destination Aotearoa New Zealand