This course requires 2 options.
Adventure Tourism Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Dyer.
Adventure Tourism - a pathway to adventure
If you want a career in Adventure Tourism where no two days are the same, combine practical learning with theory-based learning by taking a package that includes both Outdoor Education and Tourism and offers you a pathway to an exciting career. This course of two subjects will give you skills and knowledge to potentially guide visitors in various adventure activities across New Zealand and overseas. Gain transferable skills that give you the option of further education after you leave school or can take you straight into a job in the adventure tourist industry or in outdoor pursuits.
In Year 12 Tourism you will study: The History of Tourism, World Tourism Destinations, The Impacts of Tourism on the Physical Environment, Destination New Zealand, Tourist Characteristics and Needs, The Social and Cultural Impacts of Tourism.
In Year 12 Outdoor Education you will study: Rafting (water safety, risk analysis, and rescue), mountain biking, high ropes, tramping and camping (survival, preparation, weather), Kaitiakitanga (care and protection), Adventure Based Learning (working with others in a team to provide fun activities with specific learning outcomes, team building, pre-cursor to corporate team building).
43 Course Credits are Available. This is spread across two lines in the timetable as L3GE) and L3OED.
## If you choose Adventure Tourism - you will be entered directly into the Tourism (LINK here) and Outdoor Education (LINK here) courses
The course includes a Field Trip to Takapo where you will visit an accommodation provider (Peppers Resort), an attraction, (Dark Sky Project) and participate in an Activity (Tekapo Springs). This could combine with an Outdoor Ed-style camping/tramping expedition, which will involve setting up camp, providing adventure-based learning opportunities, and survival skills – orienteering, team building challenges, rescue techniques. Cycle tours or adventure racing opportunities, 4 x 4 quad bikes, or lake kayaking could provide a different challenge.
See Ms Dyer or Mr Martin for more information
Course Overview
Term 1
TOURISM
24724
1. The History of Tourism
Demonstrate knowledge of the history of tourism 4 Credits
24729
2. World Tourism Destinations
Demonstrate knowledge of world tourist destinations 4 Credits
24727
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Term 1: Connect and Care
Manaakitanga & Whanaungatanga
Rafting or Watersports
Rafting
US 485
Paddling skills on moving water
US 32848
Tramping Expedition
Preparation for an Outdoor Activity
US 32840
Demonstrate skills for an Overnight Camp
US 26249
Weather and maps
US 32835
Weather for an Outdoor Activity
US 20159
Term 2
TOURISM
3. Impacts of Tourism on Physical Environment
Describe and compare impacts of tourism on the physical environment 2 3 Credits
24731
4. Destination New Zealand
Demonstrate knowledge of destination New Zealand 4 Credits
24732
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Term 2: Learn, Share and Protect
Pukengatanga & Kaitiakitanga
Mountainbiking
MTB Grade 2 Terrain
US457
Environmental contribution
Personal Contribution to an Outdoor Activity
US 32843
Preparation for an Outdoor Activity
US 32840
Weather for an Outdoor Activity
US 20159
Design clothing or equipment
[Recycling]
Design and construct clothing or equipment
US 22015
Term 3
TOURISM
5. Tourist Characteristics and Needs
Demonstrate knowledge of tourist characteristics and needs 3 Credits
24726
6. Social and Cultural Impacts of Tourism
Describe and compare social and cultural impacts of tourism 2 credits
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Term 3: Lead and Respect
Rangitiratanga & Manaakitanga
Low ropes/High ropes
High ropes
US 473
Personal Contribution to an Outdoor Activity
US 32843
ABL and Team building
Personal Contribution to an Outdoor Activity
US 32843
Preparation for an Outdoor Activity
US 32840
Weather for an Outdoor Activity
US 20159
Pathway
There are two main tourism career pathways - Adventure Tourism and Hospitality Management. Students can continue this career pathway either on the job, or into further study at a place like the Queenstown Resort College or at Te Pukenga.
Assessment Information
All assessments are Internally assessed and require the following:1. Preparation
2. Participation: attitude, skills and resilience
3. Reflection
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 2 terrain
NZQA Info
Demonstrate safe practices for participation in high ropes course activities
NZQA Info
Participate in an introductory rafting experience
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of weather information for an outdoor activity
NZQA Info
Design and construct clothing or equipment for use in the outdoors
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the history of tourism
NZQA Info
Describe and compare social and cultural impacts of tourism
NZQA Info
Describe and compare impacts of tourism on the environment
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of world tourist destinations
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of destination Aotearoa New Zealand
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of tourist characteristics and needs
NZQA Info
Demonstrate skills for an overnight tramp
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of weather information, introductory survival skills, and the use of maps in the outdoors
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of preparation for an outdoor activity
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of how personal contribution influences group functioning in an outdoor activity
NZQA Info
Demonstrate paddling skills on moving water
Pathway Tags
Ranger, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Diver, Sports Coach/Official, Professional Sportsperson, Hunter/Trapper, Primary School Teacher, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Holiday Park Manager, Hotel/Motel Manager, Deckhand, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Industrial Designer, Hotel Porter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Helicopter Pilot, Ship's Master, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Ski Instructor,