L2 Tourism
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Grant.
The Tourism course is designed to develop students knowledge and understanding of introductory skills for the tourism industry. Students will gain an understanding of the way that the tourism industry operates, understanding of the history of tourism, knowledge of the most desirable world and New Zealand tourism destinations, and an understanding the impacts that tourism has on particular environments.
The course offers opportunities for students to experience tourism in New Zealand, with various field trips to key tourist attractions and activities, that may include White Water Rafting, Skyline Luging, Te Puia, Zorbing, Black Water Rafting and Waitomo Caves. These trips are optional with all additional costs to be advised before departure.
The course will be assessed to the L2 Tourism Unit Standards. All standards are internally assessed using the “open book” method.
Required Prior Learning
Open Entry with the approval of the HOD.
Subject Costs
One-day field trip to experience tourism activities outside Tauranga (optional). $75
Pathway
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Read and comprehend work-related documents for a tourism workplace
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9
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Describe and compare social and cultural impacts of tourism
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 11
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Describe and compare impacts of tourism on the environment
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 7
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Demonstrate knowledge of work roles in tourism
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Demonstrate knowledge of world tourist destinations
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Demonstrate knowledge of the business of tourism
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Demonstrate knowledge of destination Aotearoa New Zealand
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Demonstrate knowledge of tourist characteristics and needs