13TOU

NCEA Level 3 Tourism

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Bradley.

There are many pathways in Travel and Tourism in Aotearoa and internationally. Year 13 Tourism will give you the knowledge and skills to access these pathways whether it be tertiary study or directly into the workforce.

You will study Roles in Tourism,  Tourist Destinations,  the Impact of Tourism in Aotearoa, Promoting Tourist Destinations, and much more.

Students intending to go on to the tourism tertiary colleges will be able to cross-credit some of the unit standards thus reducing tertiary course fees.

Field trips may include;  Local Taupo Tourism destinations, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves and other relevant destinations.


A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the relevant prior learning and classwork.


All potential Unit Standards are listed below.

Course Overview

Term 1
Students will complete a combination of US23766, US31071, US24733, US25508

Term 2
Students will complete a combination of US23766, US31071, US24733, US25508

Term 3
Students will complete a combination of US23766, US31071, US24733, US25508

Term 4
Students will complete a combination of US23766, US31071, US24733, US25508

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 12 tourism, or discussion with the teacher in charge of Tourism.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Pens, Highlighters, glue stick, ruler
Course supported by STAR funding.
Some field work may be undertaken which could involve some cost to students.
Students will need their own computer device for accessing Google Classroom and various research.

Assessment Information

All assessments are Unit Standards; Work Books and Assessments are provided. Students complete the workbooks in class time, and assessments are 'open book' during class time, using the knowledge and information students have collected in class time and their own studies.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 23766 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the tourism industry
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 2

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

Assessments:
Term: 2021-02-04, Week: 2021-02-04

U.S. 25508 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of world travel geography
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31071 v3
NZQA Info
Identify and explain the cultural significance of natural and man-made attractions in tourism Māori
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2021-02-04, Week: 2021-02-04

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.

Credits listed may change.