Level 3 Tourism
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss H. Arthur.
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, promoting a tourist destination, researching general World, Pacific Island, New Zealand and Australian tourism.
Students will engage in a range of learning activities including computing; communication activities; development of tourism brochures/itineraries, maps, research and role-playing.
Who would be interested in this course?
Any student interested in a future career in the tourism industry. Entry must be approved by a Tourism or Geography teacher. Commitment to a written subject is required.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of Pacific Island countries as visitor destinations
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Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a tourist destination
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Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination
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Describe and promote a New Zealand tourist destination