8TOU

Year 13 8TOU – Tourism (NCEA L3)

Course Option Description

Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mrs E. Sefo.

Why this course:

This course provides a stepping stone for students who wish to take courses and/or pursue career pathways in the Tourism sector.

Course Information: 
Topics include:

  • Describing and promoting New Zealand and Australia as a tourist destination
  • Analysing the economic impact of tourism
  • Demonstrating knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination
  • Demonstrating knowledge of Pacific Island countries as a visitor destination.

This Course leads to:
Please note this is a vocational pathways course that does not lead to a university entrance (UE)-approved course at Level 3.


Prerequisites

25 Achievement Standard Credits at Level 2 or at the discretion of the HOLA

Equipment and Stationery

General stationery required

Assessment Information

This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

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. 24725 v3
NZQA Info
Describe and analyse the economic impact of tourism
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
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: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0