Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 3 Travel & Tourism

13TRAT
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Woods.

Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

Level 2 Travel and Tourism

2

Entry at HoD discretion. Invitation only.

Level 3 Travel and Tourism

3

12 Travel and Tourism or by invitation at the discretion of the HoD.


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.

Departments:

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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 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