Whangarei Girls’ High School

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.

Year Levels/Departments:

Seniors, Tourism

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.