NCEA Subject Detail

Travel & Tourism NCEA Level 2

12TRT

UE:

Background:

Open entry to all students.

Course Description:

An introduction to the Travel and Tourism industry that will give students a head start in the qualifications that will lead to employment in New Zealand’s fastest growth sector. At Level 2 the focus is on basic skills that are essential to a career in travel and tourism. These skills include communication, team work and mathematics. Note: Students who successfully complete both 12TRT and 13TRT, and also achieve at least 6 NCEA Level 2 Literacy credits in oral and/or written language and 8 NCEA Level 1 Numeracy credits, are able to apply for the Travel and Tourism Certificate by the end of Year 13. The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Unit Standards:

Level	Standard	Description	Credits	Int\Ext	Opt\Comp
2	18237	Perform calculations for a tourism workplace	3	Internal	Compulsory
2	24728	Demonstrate knowledge of work roles in tourism	3	Internal	Compulsory
2	24729	Demonstrate knowledge of world tourist destinations	4	Internal	Compulsory
2	24730	Demonstrate knowledge of the business of tourism	4	Internal	Compulsory
2	24731	Demonstrate knowledge of destination New Zealand	4	Internal	Compulsory
2	24732	Demonstrate knowledge of tourist characteristics and needs	3	Internal	Compulsory
2	7123	Apply a problem solving method	3	Internal	Compulsory
3	23769	Demonstrate knowledge of the sales function within a tourism workplace	3	Internal	Compulsory

Assessment Summary:

Level	Type	Int\Ext	Opt\Comp	Standards	Credits
2	Unit	Internal	Compulsory	7	24
3	Unit	Internal	Compulsory	1	3