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