12TOU

NCEA Level 2 Tourism

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Mabey.

The first year of a two-year vocational course that leads towards higher level study with specialist training providers.  Papers may count towards the National Certificate in Tourism (Introductory skills) Level 2: a qualification specially designed for secondary students to gain skills and knowledge required as a base for further training in the tourism industry. 

This is a Unit Standard course, so credits count towards NCEA Level 2 but not endorsement.

Tourism is one of the New Zealand’s largest and fastest growing industries. A qualification in the travel arena offers a wide range of career opportunities. As technology and tourism evolve new types of jobs are being introduced all the time. In Travel and Tourism you will explore the different work roles within each sector of the industry and the skills and knowledge needed for these along with the different types of tourists and their needs. You will develop your knowledge of Tourism Destinations and look at the environmental, social and cultural impacts of Tourism; the Business of Tourism and how people participate in tourism.  


Studying Travel and Tourism could provide you with the foundation skills to kick start your new career.

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. 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. 24727 v3
NZQA Info
Describe and compare impacts of tourism on the environment
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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

Disclaimer

COURSE COSTS AND STANDARDS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE