12 New Zealand Tourism
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Year 13 (2025) students are required to attend Subject Confirmation on Thursday 23 January to finalise their timetable.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. James.
National Certificate in Tourism - Introductory Skills Level 2
Objectives
- To provide students with knowledge of the New Zealand Travel and Tourism Industry.
- To provide prior-learning opportunities for further education and training in the Travel/Tourism Industry.
Content
Students will undertake Travel and Tourism modules which have been developed to meet standards established by the Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation (ATTTO).
- New Zealand as a Tourist Destination.
- Customer Service Skills.
- World Travel Geography outside New Zealand.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students with a genuine interest in New Zealand Tourism, particularly those considering a career in this growing industry.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: Nil - STAR funded programme.
Associated Costs: Nil.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Perform calculations for a tourism workplace
NZQA Info
Describe and compare social and cultural impacts of tourism
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of work roles in tourism
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of world tourist destinations
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the business of tourism
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of destination Aotearoa New Zealand
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of tourist characteristics and needs
Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.