Level 3 Tourism (3TOU)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Sanders, Mr E. Brown.
Tourism was a rebuilding from the impacts of Covid-19 and signs are positive for the future, in terms of jobs and opportunities to travel.. The course will cover tourist destinations in the Pacific and Australia, work roles and careers in tourism, the economic significance that tourism has in the world and the importance of Maori in New Zealand's growing tourism profile.
Students with an interest in a career working in outdoor activities, event management, hotels, airlines or hospitality will benefit from this course. It is also a worthwhile course for anyone interested in travelling as it teaches some of the skills and knowledge required to make decisions on when, how and where to travel and how to get the best deals. Each student will be assessed in approximately 20 credits from the menu of standards available.
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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Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a tourist destination
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Identify and self-evaluate the demands of a specific role in a tourism workplace
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Describe and analyse the economic impact of tourism
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Describe and compare social and cultural impacts of tourism
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Describe and compare impacts of tourism on the environment
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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
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Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)