Lynfield College Lynfield College

Level 2 Tourism

2TOU
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss H. Arthur.

Who would be interested in this course?

Entry must be approved by a Tourism or Geography teacher. Commitment to a written subject is required.


Tourism is New Zealand’s most valuable industry. It contributes significantly to our national economy and provides an increasing range of job opportunities.

This is an introductory course designed for students who would like to study or work in the tourism industry once they have completed their secondary education. It covers a range of knowledge and skills including – Tourism related geography and history, tourist attractions activities and events, effects on people and places and work roles.

Students will engage in a range of learning activities including computing; communication activities; development of tourism brochures/itineraries, maps, research and role-playing.




Faculties:

Humanities


Pathway

Level 3 Geography, Level 3 Tourism

Career Pathways

Flight Attendant, Event Manager, Human Resources Adviser, Marketing Specialist, Maitre d’Hotel, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), 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