Mountainview High School Mountainview High School

Level 3 Tourism

13TOUR
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Barge.

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: Mr Barge

## If you choose Tourism - you might be interested in Adventure Tourism - link here or Outdoor Education (link here)


Subject Areas:

Social Sciences


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Career Pathways

Holiday Park Manager, Hotel/Motel Manager, Deckhand, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Industrial Designer, Hotel Porter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Helicopter Pilot, Ship's Master, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser