Whangarei Girls’ High School Whangarei Girls’ High School

Level 2 Tourism

2TOU
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 tourism has changed over time.
  • how businesses operate and change to meet tourist’s needs and demands.

  • 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




Year Levels/Departments:

Seniors, Tourism


Assessment Information

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


Resources Required

Pens & highlighters