13TOU

Year 13 Tourism (13TOU)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss C. Rush.

Year 13 Tourism is designed for students planning a career in the tourism industry. Students will apply knowledge of specific regions in New Zealand and beyond, consider tourist needs and recognise the impact of tourism on countries. This course contains level 3-unit standards and opportunities to participate in work experience within the industry in Auckland.

Topics include: 

New Zealand as a Tourist Destination

Promote New Zealand

Tourism Industry Knowledge

Economic Impacts of Tourism

Knowledge of World Geography

Credits: 22

Pre-requisites

By HOD approval.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

No fee for workbooks if the course gains S.T.A.R funding, otherwise there are fees of up to $100 for workbooks.

Assessment Information

Unit Standards are subject to change depending on NZQA requirements

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 22 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 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
U.S. 28126 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of world geography, including the Pacific Islands and Australia, relevant to the travel industry
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: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.