L3TOUR

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.

Total Credits Available: 26
Internal Assessed Credits: 26
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 57 v10
NZQA Info

Provide customer service


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 17786 v8
NZQA Info

Explain tikanga in tourism Māori


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. 24725 v3
NZQA Info

Describe and analyse the economic impact of tourism


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
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: 26
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0