L2TOUR

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.

Total Credits Available: 26 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 26 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 23761 v3
NZQA Info
Read and comprehend work-related documents 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

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9

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

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 11

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

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 7

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: 26
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0