Tourism - NCEA Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Quill.
oes driving a jet boat, ziplining, rafting, surfing , 4 wheel driving light up your eyes. Adventure tourism needs you. Do you love talking to people, fancy exotic locations, speak another language, dance, act, juggle? There are hotels and cruise ships waiting for you.
Tourism offers you the opportunity to learn about a variety of job opportunities in this industry, the different types of tourists and their specific needs, the business end of tourism, and be introduced to the 5 key tourism regions in the world and their popular attractions.
In the past two years, our world has changed dramatically. None more so than the international industry of Tourism. As a country that depends on tourism, we find ourselves having to shift from a focus on the international traveller to those who already exist within our borders.
For 2023 Level 2 Tourism will follow the Level3 course and focus on our most unique characteristic Te Taapoi Maaori - Tourism Maaori. You will be challenged to understand our country and its attractions from the perspective of Te Ao Maaori while learning about some of the fundamental values that underpin our country's tourism industry; manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, and whakawhanaungatanga. The course focuses on why tourists come to New Zealand; to see our spectacular scenery, to experience our thrilling adventure tourism and to understand the uniqueness of Maaori culture. As well as learning about New Zealand's tourist attractions, Level 3 Tourism aims to develop your knowledge about the Waikato by learning about the stories and the significance of places to our local iwi Tainui.
We also examine the economic impact of Tourism on both New Zealand and the world, bringing a critical eye to how the industry plays an important role in the development of nations.
The course builds on the knowledge gained in Tourism 7 and offers Unit Standards towards the National Certificate in Tourism (Level 3) which will help you to gain entry into training for a career in this exciting and varied career pathway.
Ki Wīwī, Ki Wāwā
Course Overview
Term 1
This term is about introducing ourselves to the significance of Maaori tourism and the economic impact it has on New Zealand and the world. We will learn to think of Tourism as a process, which contributes to the understanding of Te ao Maaori. We will be working on S 31071 Identify and explain the cultural significance of natural and manmade attractions in tourism Māori
This term we are learning to
- Identify and explain the cultural significance of natural attractions and man-made attractions in tourism Maaori.
- Identify and explain the cultural significance of man-made attractions in Tourism in Maaori.
Term 2
This terms we will be wowrking on US 24733 Intro Describe and promote a New Zealand tourist destination ROTORUA
This term we are learning to
- Identify and explain the cultural significance of activities and attractions in tourism Maaori in Rotorua.
Term 3
This term we will be learning to Identify, explain and compare the cultural significance of activities and attractions in Rotorua and Queenstown
We will be working on US 18228 Demonstrate knowledge of specific New Zealand regions as tourist destinationtion.
Term 4
If time allows we will be learning about the economic impact of tourism on the NZ economy and how it contributes to GDP and employment
We will be working on US 24724 Describe and analyse the economic impact of tourism
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of work roles in tourism
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Demonstrate knowledge of world tourist destinations
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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
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Identify and explain the cultural significance of natural and man-made attractions in tourism Māori
Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-07, Week: 2023-03-07