Heretaunga College Heretaunga College

Tourism in my Backyard 202

TOMB202
Course Description Recommended Prior Learning

An interest in travel and tourism. Satisfactory achievement in most Level 1 subjects


Tourism Benefits

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 require short answers and less writing than Achievement Standards. If you have been finding school work difficult than this course is 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.



Learning Areas:

Social Sciences


Pathway

Tourism OE 303

The Tourism Industry


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

To be advised