13TOU

NCEA Level 3 Tourism

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Mabey.

The second year of completing papers that may count towards the National Certificate in Tourism (Introductory Skills) Level 2: a qualification specifically designed for secondary students to gain skills and knowledge required as a base for further training in the tourism industry. Students will select from a range of standards.

This course questions New Zealanders’ understanding of the importance of Māori place names with demonstrating correct pronunciation. Students will research tourist attractions, plan itineraries and gain knowledge on how to enhance tourists experiences while travelling.  You will be able to learn about NZ as a tourist destination, travelling in Pacific Island countries, world geography in relation to tourism. 

Kiwis pride themselves on their big OE or gap year so Tourism is a great opportunity to help students’ prepare for future trips abroad and/or investigate career options they may be interested in.

This is a Unit Standard course, so credits count towards NCEA Level 3 but not endorsement.


Studying Travel and Tourism could provide you with the foundation skills to kick start your new career.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 31
Internal Assessed Credits: 31
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 3727 v10
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of Pacific Island countries as visitor destinations


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 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
U.S. 31070 v3
NZQA Info

Explain the importance of Māori place names, and use reo Māori greetings and farewells in tourism


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31071 v3
NZQA Info

Identify and explain the cultural significance of natural and man-made attractions in tourism Māori


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 31
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

COURSE COSTS AND STANDARDS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE