Level 3 Tourism
13TOU Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr P. Woodlock.
Recommended Prior LearningNone
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.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$100 for course booklets.