13TOU

Year 13 Tourism

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Bruce-Miller.

Course Description: 

The Year 13 Tourism course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the tourism industry, both in New Zealand, Australia and globally. The course aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and critical thinking abilities to pursue further studies or careers in the diverse and dynamic field of tourism. Students will also become proficient in researching, processing and communicating current travel information.

All 25, Level 3, credits offered in this course are Unit Standards and also work towards a New Zealand Certificate in Tourism. Each standard is assessed internally predominantly using a workbook and assessment booklet.

Topics Include:

Destination NZ - Build knowledge of tourist attractions within the regions of New Zealand, events, and visitor services. Demonstrate links between operators and visitor experiences.

NZ Tourism Industry - Understand the organisations that make up the tourism industry and how they work together. Differentiate between domestic and international tourism. Show how tourism products are sold and marketed. Provide information on how New Zealand can maintain its high quality tourism experience to the world.   

Visitors and Business - Analyse and understand the importance of the tourism industry and its economic impact on New Zealand communities and our economy. 

Promoting Regions - Promoting a tourist destination and preparing an itinerary for a tourist group. E.g Queenstown, Nelson/Tasman

Global Tourism - Demonstrate knowledge of world travel geography, time zones and travel times between major tourist destinations.

The knowledge and skills from this course will set students up for a successful career path in the tourism industry. An industry that offers diverse opportunities for individuals passionate about travel, culture, and sustainability.


Course contributions: Potential Field Trip(s) TBC

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 25
Internal Assessed Credits: 25
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 18212 v5
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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
U.S. 24725 v3
NZQA Info

Describe and analyse the economic impact of tourism


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 25
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses offered will be subject to sufficient students taking them up and are not necessarily guaranteed to run.