2TOU

Level 2 Tourism

Course Description

In Level 2 students study tourism with a view to possible employment or further study in the industry when they leave school. They will learn who is a tourist, where they go and why.  They will also explore Tourism career pathways, work roles and industry expectations.  This is a full year course and is designed so that students will feel confident to choose Level 3 Tourism.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

Develop these skills:Explore this content:
  • Interpersonal Skills – collaboration, self-directed learning, effective communication, and how to  contribute positively.
Students will learn about:

  • The different types of tourists, their reasons for travel and their product and service needs.
  • The different career pathways in the industry.
  • Popular places, landmarks, attractions and activities from around the world.
  • How tourism can have positive and negative impacts on the environment.
  • How businesses operate and change to meet tourist’s needs and demands.
  • The social and cultural impacts of tourism.

  • Personal Qualities – self-responsibility, self-discipline and a willingness to learn.



  • Workplace Qualities – time management, to use a variety of sources to gain information, to use technology appropriately and to problem solve.



  • Mapping and Data Interpretation


  • Research Skills




Resources Required

Pens & highlighters

Assessment Information

This course is fully internal and consists of Industry Unit Standards.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 19
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 24726 v3
NZQA Info

Describe and compare social and cultural impacts of tourism


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24727 v3
NZQA Info

Describe and compare impacts of tourism on the environment


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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. 24730 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of the business 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. 24732 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of tourist characteristics and needs


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0