Level 3 Tourism
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr H. Denning.
You will get to know about World geography, tourism opportunities available in New Zealand and other countries and how Māori culture is an important part of New Zealand Tourism. Each unit comes with a booklet that you will work from, we aim to complete one of these booklets per term but there is the option for a fourth unit if you wish to complete it. Tourism offers a wide range of exciting and fun career pathways. Tourism gives opportunities for travelling and meeting visitors from all over the world, you will also explore New Zealand history, Māori culture and our exciting natural attractions. We also go on a great trip which is planned partially in class with your input.
Course Overview
Term 2
School Tourism Trip.
What should I have already done?
This course is open entry.
Course Contribution
No cost.
Pathway
There are many tertiary options that offer unique opportunities for your future study in this exciting area. Many Universities offer specialised degrees along with specialised institutions in the links below.
Assessment Information
All assessments in this course are Unit Standards.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of Pacific Island countries as visitor destinations
NZQA Info
Discuss, examine and recite appropriate karakia in tourism Māori
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of world travel geography
Pathway Tags
Holiday Park Manager, Deckhand, Industrial Designer, Hotel Porter, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Hotel/Motel Manager, Aeroplane Pilot, Air Force Officer, Air Traffic Controller, Flight Attendant, Ship's Officer, Flying Instructor, Helicopter Pilot, Ship's Master, Cook, Sales Representative, Administration Officer, Receptionist, Sales and Marketing Manager,
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Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025