Level 3 Tourism
3TOU Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss H. Arthur.
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.
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.
Faculties:
Career Pathways
Maitre d’Hotel, Travel Agent/Adviser, Holiday Park Manager, Hotel/Motel Manager, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Hotel Porter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Tour Guide, Flight Attendant, Event Manager, Marketing Specialist, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)