3TOUR

3 Tourism

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: Mr R. McBrearty.

Learners will explore New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands and tourism destinations. They will also investigate the economic significance of tourism to the New Zealand economy.  


Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • Research into tourism in New Zealand, Australia and The Pacific.

  • Economic significance of tourism

  • Presentation skills 

  • Working productively with others.


Skills you need to be successful in this course - a good level of literacy and numeracy is required.  Part of being in Travel and Tourism industry will require you to work with others.

This course is useful for or will lead to - careers in the travel and tourism industry and further study. 


* Please note that this course is not an approved course for University Entrance *

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy.

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

Possible Overnight Field Trip opportunity to deepen and reinforce learning at an approximate cost of between $100 to $150 covering travel expenses and entry fee.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 19
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. 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: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.