Level 3 Tourism
302TOU Course Description Recommended Prior LearningPriority is given to students who have successfully completed Year 12 Travel and Tourism. Other students with an interest in the Travel industry may apply through a discussion with the Head of Social Science/Geography.
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. NCEA Level 3 Travel and Tourism is assessed using unit standards. It uses solely internal assessments (26 credits). This course focuses on teaching students the destination knowledge and tourism industry skills required to work in Travel and Tourism. Industry materials, training booklets and assessments from the International Travel College are used to administer the course. Students will have the opportunity to attend off-site courses and listen to guest speakers from the tourism industry and tourism training institutions, as part of this course. The course leads on to acceptance into selected Tertiary Tourism Industry Training courses.
Studying Travel and Tourism could provide you with the foundation skills to kick start your new career.
This is NOT a UE Approved Subject Travel and Tourism is NOT an approved UE course of study but is highly recommended to those who wish to further support their other UE subjects with practical skills and experience.
Course Overview
Semester 1
U.S. 378 v9 Provide customer service for international visitors
U.S. 18211 v6 Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a tourist destination
U.S. 31071 v3 Identify and explain the cultural significance of natural and man-made attractions in tourism Maori
Semester 2
U.S. 23755 v3 Identify and self-evaluate the demands of a specific role in a tourism workplace
U.S. 24725 v3 Describe and analyse the economic impact of tourism
U.S. 378 v9 Provide customer service for international visitors
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
All Assessments are Unit Standards
Holiday Park Manager, Retail Manager, Hotel/Motel Manager, Deckhand, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Flight Attendant, Industrial Designer, Hotel Porter, Maitre d’Hotel, Workplace Relations Adviser, Marine Engineer, Helicopter Pilot, Ship's Master, Project Manager, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser