NCEA Level 2 Travel and Tourism
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Drew McWhinnie.
In this course, we will cover the practical requirements needed by a person wanting to work in the travel and tourism industry.
We will learn about key tourist destinations within New Zealand and across the world; the different types of tourism products; how the industry operates; the history of tourism; and the impacts of tourism on the environment.
NOTE: Unit Standard 24727 is an optional, additional assessment.
Course Costs
Students will require access to a device.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Note: U.S. 24727 is an optional, additional assessment.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the history of tourism
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Describe and compare impacts of tourism on the environment
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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
Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.