2TOU

L2 Tourism

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Olsen.

NCEA Level 2 Tourism (2TOU) 

This course offers 18-21 Level 2 vocationally based unit standard credits in Tourism. It is especially suitable for students who are interested in working with people and is NOT a university approved course.

This course compliments other subjects including hospitality,  geography and business studies. It also provides skills and knowledge for various industries such as retail, customer service roles, banking , administration and hospitality.

This course is an introduction to the travel and tourism industry: 

  • This course will introduce students to the process of tourism and tourism terminology.

  • Students will investigate the history of tourism, globally and nationally.

  • This course will also introduce students to the destination knowledge required in the industry. 

  •  Students will learn to identify various work-roles in the tourism and travel industry and their related personal and professional requirements.

  • The course will enable students to apply the skills and knowledge to the travel and tourism industry in its widest context and/or further study or training for the industry.

  • Students will gain an overview of travel and tourism in New Zealand.

Note:

  1. Tourism has been a significant industry in New Zealand and worldwide and directly employed 8% of the total New Zealand workforce. Although this has changed the main skills and attributes required in the workplace have not so this course will give you the opportunity to explore job opportunities within various industries.  In 2022 Airlines, Hospitality and the Travel and Tourism Industries are actively trying to recruit staff back into the industry.

  2. The New Zealand tourism industry is diverse and is made up of five main sectors. These sectors, that include  transportation, accommodation, sales and activities, attractions and events, provide a vast range of work opportunities.

  3. The Tourism skills and knowledge that you gain in this course can be transferred to many other industries and jobs.  

  4.  In 2022 Airlines, Hospitality and the Travel and Tourism Industries are actively trying to recruit staff back into the industry.


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Chromebook/Laptop

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 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
U.S. 24724 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the history 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. 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. 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: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.