Level 2 Tourism

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Sharma

TOURISM – YEAR 12
NCEA LEVEL 2
CODE: 12TRM
The Travel and Tourism industry plays an important role in New Zealand’s economy. There is an increasing need for people to work in places such as hotels, theme parks, restaurants and visitor centres; in providing tourists with enjoyable and positive experiences in the country. This course is also the first stage to obtaining the National Certificate in Tourism (Introductory Skills) Level 2. Successful completion of both Year 12 and Year 13 courses will enable students to attain the industry’s National Certificate in Tourism (Introductory Skills) Level 2.
Unit Standards worth 20 Credits towards NCEA Level 2 are available in this course. All Unit Standards are internally assessed and fulfils the compulsory component of the National Certificate.

Pathway

Level 3 Tourism, Level 3 Tourism VP

Entry Requirements

14 Credits in Level 1 Geography or 14 credits from an appropriate subject at the discretion of the Head of Social Sciences.

Credit Information

Assessment	Level	Internal or External	Credits	L1 Literacy Credits	UE Literacy Credits	Numeracy Credits
U.S. 18237 v3 Perform calculations for a tourism workplace	2	I	3
U.S. 23761 v2 Read and comprehend work-related documents in English for a tourism workplace	2	I	3
U.S. 23767 v2 Demonstrate knowledge of and use the Internet in a tourism workplace	2	I	2
U.S. 24729 v3 Demonstrate knowledge of world tourist destinations	2	I	4
U.S. 24730 v2 Demonstrate knowledge of the business of tourism	2	I	4
U.S. 24731 v4 Demonstrate knowledge of destination New Zealand	2	I	4
Total Credits			20	0	0	0

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of 2021. Students will be required to select additional back-up courses as part of this process.