Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School

Level 2 Tourism

L2TOUR
Course Description

Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Miss K. Hamilton, Mr A. Collier.

Recommended Prior Learning

To be accepted for this course students must have earned NCEA Level 1, or have HOF approval

This course is designed for those students who are interested in having a career in the Tourism Industry. The course is linked to real-life employment situations, ranging from the shop floor to management. 

Tourism Level 2 leads to Tourism Level 3 and a range of employment and study options in New Zealand’s biggest industry. 

    



Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
This course covers a range of topics. For example:

• New Zealand Destinations

• Global Destinations

• The Tourism Industry

• The Service Industry

• Tourist characteristics and needs

• Tourism support

• Cultural significance of Māori Tourism

Faculties:

Social Science


Assessment Information

The course is Unit Standards-based and offers a chance to sit industry-based qualifications that also count for NCEA Level 2.

Open book internal assessments during class time

Pathway

Level 3 Tourism

Career Pathways

Travel Agent/Adviser, Hotel/Motel Manager, Event Manager, Tour Guide, Cook, Holiday Park Manager, Bartender, Ranger, Helicopter Pilot, Cafe Worker, Recreation Co-ordinator, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Chef, Hotel Porter, Health and Safety Adviser, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Urban/Regional Planner, Diver



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
There may be field trips to local attractions/tourist destinations. These are likely to incur expenses, to be advised during the year.

										

								


				





    

        
Disclaimer

        
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  
Costs
KHS aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.