L2 Tourism

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.