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.

• Describe and promote a New Zealand tourism destination (Rotorua or Queenstown) - Unit Standard 24733v1 - Level 3 (4 Credits)
Students will study Rotorua or Queenstown where they will describe the characteristics and prepare an itinerary for a visit by a tourist group.

Term 4
This term is a continuation of - Unit Standard 24733v1. Describe and promote a New Zealand tourism destination (Rotorua or Queenstown).
Students will also have the term to do catchup and re-subs.

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 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 23 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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
U.S. 24733 v3
NZQA Info
Describe and promote a New Zealand tourist destination
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