3TOU

L3 Tourism

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Olsen.

NCEA Level 3 Tourism (3TOU)

This course offers between 18-24 credits , Level 3 NCEA vocational credits in Tourism. 18212 is compulsory and then students can choose the unit standards that interest them. It is especially suitable for students who are interested in working with people. Please note that this is NOT a university approved course.

This course compliments other subjects including hospitality,  geography and business studies. It is also providing skills and knowledge for various industries such as retail, customer service roles, banking , administration and hospitality.


This course is an introduction to the travel and tourism industry:

  • This course will introduce students to the process of tourism and tourism terminology.

  • Students will learn how tourism operates, this knowledge can also be used in other service-type industries.

  • This course will also introduce students to the destination knowledge required in the industry.

Note:

  1. Tourism has been a significant industry in New Zealand and worldwide and directly employed 8% of the total New Zealand workforce. Although this has changed the main skills and attributes required in the workplace have not so this course will give you the opportunity to explore job opportunities within various industries.  In 2022 Airlines, Hospitality and the Travel and Tourism Industries are actively trying to recruit staff back into the industry.
  2. The New Zealand tourism industry is diverse and is made up of five main sectors. These sectors, that include  transportation, accommodation, sales and activities, attractions and events, provide a vast range of work opportunities.
  3. The Tourism skills and knowledge that you gain in this course can be transferred to many other industries and jobs.  
  4.  In 2022 Airlines, Hospitality and the Travel and Tourism Industries are actively trying to recruit staff back into the industry.














Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Chromebook/Laptop

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 34 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 34 credits.

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. 18211 v6
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a 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. 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. 26461 v4
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of Asian countries as tourist destinations
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26463 v4
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of European countries as tourist destinations
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 34
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.