TOU32

L3 School of Tourism

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Paul Hancock.

This course prepares students for a future career in one of New Zealand’s biggest and fastest growth industries; introducing the knowledge and skills required as a base for further training in the tourism industry. Within this course, students will look at different aspects associated with the tourism industry in New Zealand and Pacific Island Countries.

The course looks at what is on offer for tourists and also the various tourism sectors, such as Pacific Island countries as visitor destinations, natural attractions and significant sites in tourism Maori, economic impacts of tourism, and Rotorua as a tourist destination.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

None

Standards Available

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

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 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. 17788 v8
NZQA Info
Identify, and explain the history of, natural attractions and significant sites in tourism Māori
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24725 v3
NZQA Info
Describe and analyse the economic impact of tourism
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0