13TT4

13 Travel and Tourism 4

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Joe Kerrigan.

This course provides information about the world's largest service sector. The tourism industry is explored and understood through case-studies in Australia, the Pacific and New Zealand

Students will:
•Complete internal assessment to gain unit standards and NCEA L3 credits.
•Research attractions, activities and events in the Pacific region.
•Develop their inter-personal skills through group work and verbal presentations.

This course is a good pathway to the tertiary travel colleges. Students could study travel certificates at Level 4. 

If the student is successful at getting UE they could study tourism or hospitality at university.  

Prerequisites

For students who do not qualify for entry into History (13HI1) or Geography (13GI1)

OR HoF approval


 


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

*13TT4* - Supplementary costs: Approx $15

Assessment Information

Only internal assessments. No external exams.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 29 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 29 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

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 8

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

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 4

U.S. 26461 v4
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of Asian countries as tourist destinations
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26463 v4
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of European countries as tourist destinations
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 29
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0