3TOU

Level 3 Tourism (THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL FOR 2025, PLEASE CHOOSE ANOTHER COURSE)

Course Description

In Level 3 students study tourism with a view to possible employment or further study in the industry when they leave school. They will learn who is a tourist, where they go and why.  They will also explore Tourism career pathways, work roles and industry expectations.  

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

Develop these skills:Explore this content:
  • Interpersonal Skills – collaboration, self-directed learning, effective communication and how to  contribute positively.
  • The following topics will be covered:
    • NZ
    • Australia
    • Pacific Islands
    • Promote Queenstown or Rotorua.
  • Personal Qualities – self-responsibility, self-discipline and a willingness to learn.
  • Students will explore various destinations with a focus on how the tourism industry meets the needs of a tourist.
  • Workplace Qualities – time management, to use a variety of sources to gain information, to use technology appropriately and to problem solve.
  • Students will learn about popular tourist destinations, landmarks, attractions and activities around the Pacific region.
  • Mapping and Data Interpretation.
  • Explore various destinations with a focus on how the tourism industry meets the needs of a tourist.
  • Research Skills.
  • Learn about popular places, landmarks, attractions, and activities around the world.



Resources Required

Pens & Highlighters

Assessment Information

This course is fully internal and consists of Industry Unit Standards. Students will complete two compulsory standards - 18212 and 18228. Students can then develop their own learning programme and will choose standards from the following options - 18211, 3727 and 24733.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 31
Internal Assessed Credits: 31
External Assessed Credits: 0
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. 18211 v6
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a 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. 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. 18228 v4
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of specific New Zealand regions 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. 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: 31
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0