Year+12+Tourism

__Level 2 Tourism__

Congratulations on selecting Tourism this year. You have chosen to study New Zealand’s fastest growing employment sector, and the industry which contributes most to our export earnings. For almost all of you the future is likely to include travel both in New Zealand and overseas, and for many of you employment in this industry is a real possibility as one in ten New Zealanders are employed in Tourism.

__ The Course __ This course contains the //first part// of what is required to achieve a National Certificate in Tourism and Travel (Introductory Skills) Level 2. While many people pay to do this course at a Polytech or other training institution, you can do it for free at school. At the same time, all credits you gain count towards NCEA Level 2.

The course focuses on the skills needed in the industry, with a little on tourist destinations. Topics covered will include; a) A basic knowledge of and use of internet in a tourism workplace b) A basic knowledge of work roles: Jobs and training in the industry c) Understanding of Tourists characteristics and needs d) An introduction to the Business of the tourism industry e) A basic knowledge of an important tourist destination in New Zealand f) A basic knowledge of world tourist destinations g) (OPTIONAL) The impacts of tourism (both good and bad) on the physical environmental  h) (OPTIONAL) Learning to use numeric calculations necessary in the industry – foreign exchange calculations – use of the 24 hour clock - etc

__ To be eligible for Yr12 Tourism __
 * Students should have attained: Level 1 literacy (10 credits) Level 1 numeracy (10 credits)
 * **__ And __** be enrolled in a course that will gain literacy credits at Level 2
 * YR12 students who have not passed compulsory units are not eligible for the __National Certificate of Tourism Introductory Skills (Level 2)__ and may also not be eligible for selection for YR13TRM (dependent upon FL discretion).

__ Qualifications __ During the year you will be assessed against a number of Unit Standards. In each case you will be told in advance when a piece of work is due for a Unit Standard, and, should you require it, you will be given more than one chance to meet the standard. As long as you ensure that you pay the required ‘hook-on’ fees to NZQA later in the year, any Unit Standards which you do meet will be shown on your ‘Record of Learning’.

In some cases assessments will be done as part of the normal class work programme, while at other times they will be done as an assignment task. It is important that you note the School's assessment policies – in particular those regarding late submissions of work and those on reassessment. In Tourism we will conform to KHS assessment policies, so be sure that you know them.

__ Fieldwork __ I would like to take a trip somewhere in 2014 but it is dependent on interest and numbers.

__ Stationery __
 * You will need an exercise book to record your notes in, preferably hard-covered. This should be left in class between periods.
 * You will need to ensure that you have printing money available at **ALL** times throughout the year. Only hard copies of work are eligible to be marked.

ð Remember - your teacher is here to help you learn! If you have any concerns, or would like some help with Tourism this year, feel free to approach me. Let’s do our best to make this year useful and enjoyable!

Mr Furrell Teacher in Charge - Tourism Kamo High School Updated 3rd Dec 2013