2TOU

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 internally

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 24730 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the business 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. 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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0