TOURISM 22F - Full Year
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms T. Sapwell, Mr C. Stoddart.
Tourism comprises the activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes.
This course focuses on:
1. New Zealand as a travel destination.
2. Popular global travel destinations.
3. Characteristics of tourists and marketing to stereotypes.
4. Different work roles within the tourism industry.
5. How tourism operates as a business.
6. Environmental impacts of tourism.
7. Social and cultural impacts of tourism.
Future Possibilities
Tourism in Year 13 and/or Tertiary providers to complete a Diploma with credits which have already been gained. A range of employment possibilities exist in the Tourism industry.
Recommended Prior Learning
Any students with reasonable Level 1 grades may study Tourism at this level. Year 11 Geography is an advantage.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Describe and compare social and cultural impacts of tourism
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Describe and compare impacts of tourism on the environment
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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