Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 2 Travel & Tourism

12TRAT
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Woods.

Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

Level 2 Travel and Tourism

2

Entry at HoD discretion. Invitation only.

Level 3 Travel and Tourism

3

12 Travel and Tourism or by invitation at the discretion of the HoD.



This course is not a University approved subject.

Tourism is one of the World’s largest industries and in New Zealand it is one of the fastest growing industries. A qualification in the travel arena offers a wide range of career opportunities. As technology and tourism evolve new types of jobs are being introduced all the time. In Travel and Tourism you will explore the different work roles within each sector of the industry and the skills and knowledge needed for these. You will develop your knowledge of Tourism Destinations and look at the social and cultural impacts of Tourism. Studying Travel and Tourism could provide you with the foundation skills to kick start your new career.

The Year 12 course is a study of key aspects of the Travel and Tourism Industry in New Zealand. Throughout the course, you will learn about important features of the industry, key roles and develop some essential skills.

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department. Students will not be offered all 29 credits listed below. 


Departments:

Careers


Pathway

Level 3 Travel & Tourism



			


				

Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths