Mountainview High School Mountainview High School

Level 2 Tourism

12TOUR
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Dyer.

Part 1: 'World Tourism'

This course starts by looking at the history of tourism in the world and in Aotearoa/NZ. This is followed by a look at world tourism destinations; their gateway cities, attractions, activities, and events.  Students will then explore the impacts of tourism, both physical and socio-cultural - important to the sustainability of world tourism.

Part 2: 'Travel Agent'

This part of the course requires students to learn how to understand, plan, and prepare itineraries for tourists, taking on the role of a travel agent. You will explore New Zealand as a tourist destination looking at accommodation, attractions, and events, followed by an understanding of tourist characteristics and needs.

Includes a one day field trip to Lake Takapo or similar. 

Find out about this expanding and revitalised industry which has a huge number of career pathways. This course is also a great add-on for anyone taking hospitality/food technology, outdoor education and geography.



Course Summary:

  • The History of Tourism 
  • World Tourism Destinations 
  • Impacts of Tourism on the Physical Environment
  • Social and Cultural Impacts of Tourism
  • Destination New Zealand
  • Tourist Characteristics and Needs
  • Games of GeoGuessr and Kahoot!
  • Field trip to Lake Takapo or similar

## If you choose Tourism - you might be interested in Adventure Tourism - link here or Outdoor Education (link here)

For further information see: Mrs Barge



Course Overview

Term 1
- The History of Tourism
- World Tourist Destinations

Term 2
- The Impacts of Tourism on the Physical Environment
- Destination New Zealand

Term 3
- Tourist Characteristics and Needs
- The Socio-Cultural Impacts of Tourism

Subject Areas:

Social Sciences


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

Level 3 Tourism

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, Ski Instructor, Customer Services, Waiter, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary/Primary School Teacher, Flight Attendant, Pilot, and many more.

Career Pathways

Holiday Park Manager, Hotel/Motel Manager, Deckhand, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Industrial Designer, Hotel Porter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Marine Engineer, Helicopter Pilot, Ship's Master, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser