L3 Tourism

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 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:

• 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.  Due to the world wide tourism demand Airlines, Hospitality and the Travel and Tourism Industries are actively trying to recruit staff back into the industry.
• 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.
• The Tourism skills and knowledge that you gain in this course can be transferred to many other industries and jobs.