13TOU

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.

Total Credits Available: 23
Internal Assessed Credits: 23
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 3727 v10
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of Pacific Island countries as visitor destinations


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 18211 v6
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a tourist destination


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 18212 v5
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 23766 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of the tourism industry


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0