Level 2 Tourism in my Backyard
Course Description
PURPOSE: Students have an opportunity to study and learn key skills to prepare for future employment in one of New Zealand’s largest and exciting industries - the Tourism Industry. This course is an alternative to NCEA and is a pathway to gaining the New Zealand Certificate in Tourism Level 3 at The New Zealand School of Tourism. This course is not intended for students planning to go to university.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Tourism in my Backyard is a less academic course offering Unit Standards which usually requires short answers. If you have been finding school work difficult then this might be the course for you. The work is structured clearly and assessments are open book, which means you can use your notes.
Topics such as The Business of Tourism, Destination New Zealand, and Tourist Characteristics and Needs, are some of the topics studied.
Recommended Prior Learning
An interest in travel and tourism. Satisfactory achievement in most Level 1 subjects
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)
To be advised
Pathway
The Tourism Industry
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Perform calculations for a tourism workplace
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Describe and compare impacts of tourism on the environment
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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