02TSM

Level 2 Tourism

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Malaeimi-Tyrell.

This course is designed for students who may like to pursue a career in New Zealand's expanding tourism sector, one of New Zealand's largest employers. In this course, students will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the possible career opportunities that are available in the tourism sector and why tourists are so important to New Zealand's economy. Students will learn about different tourist destinations around the world and be able to describe why New Zealand is a tourist destination by looking at a range of attractions, activities and events within New Zealand.  Students will also learn about different aspects of the tourism industry.  You will have the opportunity to attend workshops with different tertiary tourism providers, including the New Zealand School of Tourism (NZST) and International Travel College (ITC).  These opportunities will provide you with more experience as well as credits. Take a leap of faith in our Tourism space.

Course Overview

Term 1
You will be working on your written TOURISM COMBO which includes, Work Roles, Tourist Needs and Business in Tourism assessment.
Introduction to Tourism :)

Term 2
Start working on the online assessments, a program you will use often in 03TSM if you decide to continue with tourism.

Term 3
Have a option to get more credits by attending courses and workshops to NZST and or ITC

Term 4
Catch up and resubs for 02TSM assessments.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Pathway

For more information on what you can do in the Tourism Industry - see this link https://www.tia.org.nz

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 23 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 18237 v4
NZQA Info
Perform calculations for a tourism workplace
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24726 v3
NZQA Info
Describe and compare social and cultural impacts of tourism
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
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. 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
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: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0