Tourism Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss K. Fisher.
Level 3 Tourism
Part One: 'The World Travel Industry'
This course starts with a look at world travel geography. This is followed by the important aspect of understanding how the tourism industry works. You will develop knowledge of the industry by looking at the four main sectors of tourism; transportation, accommodation, attractions, and sales.
Part Two: ‘Destination Pacific’
In this section, you will learn the role of a travel agent, planning and preparing itineraries for clients. Being able to prepare a presentation is an important skill. As part of your studies, you will describe and promote a popular New Zealand destination of your choice. You will also develop your knowledge of Australia, New Zealand’s most popular holiday destination. Optional - add on some extra credits by completing a study of a Pacific Island destination.
This course includes a one-day field trip to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park where we will ge given a tour through the Hermitage Hotel complex, visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Centre, and go for a trip on the Glacier Explorers.
Find out about this expanding and revitalised industry which has a huge number of career pathways. This course is also linked very closely with Outdoor Education (see the course 'Adventure Tourism.') It is also a great add-on for anyone taking hospitality/food technology.
Course Summary:
- World Travel Geography
- The Tourism Industry
- Promote a New Zealand Tourist Destination
- Australia as a Tourist Destination
- Pacific Island Countries as Destinations *
- Games of GeoGuessr or Kahoot!
- Field trip to Aoraki/Mount Cook
* = optional extras
For further information see: Miss Fisher
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a tourist destination
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the tourism industry
NZQA Info
Describe and promote a New Zealand tourist destination
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of world travel geography