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 How the Tourist Industry Works, Tourist Destinations in Australia, Promoting a Tourist Destination such as Rotorua, Tourist Destinations in the Pacific 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A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student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, US24733, US18211, US3727
Term 2
Students will complete a combination of US23766, US24733, US18211, US3727
Term 3
Students will complete a combination of US23766, US24733, US18211, US3727
Term 4
Students will complete a combination of US23766, US24733, US18211, US3727
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.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of Pacific Island countries as visitor destinations
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a tourist destination
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the tourism industry
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 2
NZQA Info
Describe and promote a New Zealand tourist destination
Assessments:
Term: 2021-02-04, Week: 2021-02-04
NZQA Info
Identify and explain the cultural significance of natural and man-made attractions in tourism Māori
Assessments:
Term: 2021-02-04, Week: 2021-02-04
Pathway Tags
Urban/Regional Planner, Immigration Officer, Intelligence Officer, Construction and Infrastructure, Geospatial Specialist, Survey Technician, Surveyor, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Geologist, Meteorologist, Travel Agent/Adviser, Historian, Retail Manager, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Translator, Archivist, Conservator, Curator, Librarian, Library Assistant, Author, Journalist, Elected Government Representative, Policy Analyst, Barrister, Judge, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Records Adviser, Retail and Personal Services, Airline attendant, Concierge, Cruise ship director, Recreation worker, Hotel or Restaurant Manager, Travel agent, Food and beverage director, Casino manager, Chef, Event Manager., Holiday Park Manager, Hotel/Motel Manager, Deckhand, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Industrial Designer, Hotel Porter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Marine Engineer, Helicopter Pilot, Ship's Master, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser,
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.