3TOU - Level 3 Tourism
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms A. King.
Tourism is one of New Zealand's largest industries and employs 8.4% of the workforce. Tourism offers students an insight into the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in the tourism sector.
This course includes an optional overnight field trip in the Abel Tasman, learning about Māori tourism, culture and language from a waka ama experience with a local company. There are 10 extra credits associated with this trip. [NG2]
When in the classroom, students learn about travelling New Zealand (Queenstown), South Pacific and some of the economic impacts from tourism, locally and globally.
This course provides students with an opportunity to identify next steps beyond school, within the tourism sector and beyond.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Demonstrate knowledge of Pacific Island countries as visitor destinations
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Describe and analyse the economic impact of tourism
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Describe and promote a New Zealand tourist destination
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Explain the importance of Māori place names, and use reo Māori greetings and farewells in tourism
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Identify and explain the cultural significance of natural and man-made attractions in tourism Māori