NCEA Level 3 Tourism
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: S. Cadman.
Year 13 Tourism builds on Year 12 but the course is more in depth and requires challenging individual projects as well as class presentations. Students start by building on their knowledge of Tourism terminology and concepts before looking at the economic importance of tourism to New Zealand. They take a virtual trip around Australia, understanding more about this popular destination before settling into creating a dramatic presentation about Queenstown and finishing off the year learning about cultural attractions in our local area.
Content/Skills:
- Tourism: Destination Australia;
- Describe and promote a NZ destination (Queenstown);
- Tourism industry;
- Economic Significance of Tourism; and
- Identify and explain Cultural Significance.
This course is not a University Entrance approved subject.
Recommended Prior Learning
Nil, although having studied Year 12 Tourism would be helpful.
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 Australia as a tourist destination
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Demonstrate knowledge of the tourism industry
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Describe and analyse the economic impact of tourism
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Describe and promote a New Zealand tourist destination
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Identify and explain the cultural significance of natural and man-made attractions in tourism Māori
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., Library Ass,
Disclaimer
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.