Level 3 Tourism
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Woodlock.
Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries and is increasingly important for the New Zealand economy. The course has two settings – New Zealand and Australia. Detailed research is done on each of these destinations for the Unit Standard assessments at Level 3.
Places on this course are limited and final selection will be made by the teacher in charge.
Course Overview
Term 1
Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination – Unit Standard 18212v5 - Level 3 (8 Credits)
Students will learn about New Zealand as they identify and describe the geographical location of New Zealand and locate key destinations on a map; identify and describe attractions,
activities and events in New Zealand and provide information for visitors to New Zealand.
Term 2
Demonstrate Knowledge of the Tourism Industry - Unit Standard 23766v1 - Level 3 (5 Credits)
Students will learn about the relationship between tourism and travel, the tourism industry,the tourism product, and quality in the tourism industry.
Term 3
There will be two units covered in this term.
• Demonstrate Knowledge of Australia as a visitor destination - Unit Standard 18211v6 – Level 3 (5 Credits)
Students will look into the New Zealand travel industry and the relationship with travel products in Australia. Research information about air transport and ground product, activities, attractions, and events in Australia; and provide travel information for visitors to Australia.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Pacific Island countries as visitor destinations - U.S. 3727 v10 - Level 3 (4 Credits)
Students will look into the New Zealand travel industry and the relationship with travel products in the Pacific Islands. Research information about air transport and ground product, activities, attractions, and events in the Pacific Islands; and provide travel information for visitors to this region of the World.
Term 4
During this term, students will sit re-submissions or do catch up work.
Recommended Prior Learning
None
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$100 for course booklets.
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
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a tourist destination
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the tourism industry
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