L3 Tourism
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Grant.
In Level 3 Tourism, students will develop an indepth knowledge many aspects of New Zealand as a tourist destination. The course will develop students understanding of tourism in the Pacific Islands and Australia as important tourist destinations. Students will also gain an understanding of the significance of tourism to the New Zealand economy.
Students will also have the opportunity to participate in specific field trips to experience the New Zealand tourism industry first hand with various field trips to key tourist attractions and activities. An optional week long trip to Queenstown is offerred that will give students the opporunity to learn from industry experts first hand, whilst experiencing some of Queenstown's famous tourist attractions, touring some well known accommodation facilities, and sampling some of Queenstown's amazing hosptality.
This course will be assessed to the L3 Tourism Unit Standards. All standards are internally assessed using the “open book” method. The course will enable students to earn up to 27 L3 NCEA credits. Students do not have to have studied L2 Tourism to gain entry into this course.
Required Prior Learning
Open Entry with the approval of the HOD.
Subject Costs
One day field trip to experience tourism activities outside Tauranga (optional). $75
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Provide customer service
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Demonstrate knowledge of Pacific Island countries as visitor destinations
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Explain tikanga in tourism Māori
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Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a tourist destination
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Describe and analyse the economic impact of tourism
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Describe and promote a New Zealand tourist destination