13 Travel and Tourism 4

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Cato

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.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

13TT4 - Supplementary costs: Nil

Prerequisites

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

OR HoF approval

Credit Information

Assessment	Level	Internal or External	Credits	L1 Literacy Credits	UE Literacy Credits	Numeracy Credits
U.S. 28126 v2 Demonstrate knowledge of world geography, including the Pacific Islands and Australia, relevant to the travel industry Assessments: Term: 1, Week: 5	3	I	5
U.S. 24733 v2 Describe and promote a New Zealand tourist destination Assessments: Term: 2, Week: 4	3	I	5
U.S. 24725 v2 Describe and analyse the economic impact of tourism Assessments: Term: 4, Week: 1	3	I	4
U.S. 18212 v4 Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination Assessments: Term: 3, Week: 8	3	I	8
U.S. 18211 v5 Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a visitor destination Assessments: Term: 1, Week: 10	3	I	5
U.S. 3727 v9 Demonstrate knowledge of Pacific Island countries as visitor destinations Assessments: Term: 2, Week: 10	3	I	5
Total Credits			32	0	0	0

Total Credits Available: 32 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 32 credits.