L3TOU

Level 3 Tourism 2025

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Nigel Bassett.

This course provides students with an introduction to the tourism industry. It recognises the knowledge and skills required as a base for further training in the tourism industry.  The course is 100% internally assessed.  Unit standard options are: Australia (Travel 5 credits); Pacific Islands (Travel 5 credits); Promoting a New Zealand destination (5 credits).  There is an optional field trip to Rotorua in May 2023 to supplement the learning in class.


View Level 3 Tourism video here

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Tourism but not compulsory

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
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. 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: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Course Videos

Disclaimer

  • Availability of all courses is subject to student numbers and staffing
  • Some courses will not be available if numbers are too small 
  • Some classes may be combined by Year level (e.g. Year 11 and 12 in one class) if numbers do not make separate classes viable 
  • It may not be possible to accommodate all choices and combinations of subjects 
  • Parents/Caregivers and students need to satisfy themselves that a chosen course meets the student’s goals for the following year and beyond