Level 3 Travel & Tourism
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Woods.
Tourism is one of the New Zealand’s largest and fastest growing industries. A qualification in the travel arena offers a wide range of career opportunities. As technology and tourism evolve new types of jobs are being introduced all the time. In Travel and Tourism you will explore the different work roles within each sector of the industry and the skills and knowledge needed for these. You will develop your knowledge of Tourism Destinations and look at the social and cultural impacts of Tourism.
Studying Travel and Tourism could provide you with the foundation skills to kick start your new career.
The Year 13 course looks at tourist destinations in NZ as well as Australia and the South Pacific. You will also learn about the economic impact of Tourism and develop some essential skills for working in the Travel and Tourism industry
The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
This course is not a University approved subject.
Recommended Prior Learning
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
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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
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 prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths