Rotorua Lakes High School Rotorua Lakes High School

NCEA Level 3 Tourism

13TOU
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. Hodge.

Recommended Prior Learning


Level 2 Tourism or at the HOD’s discretion





The main reason to study travel and tourism is to work in this significant industry. Hotels, airlines, destinations, attractions, transportation, cruises, events, activity providers, shopping centres, tourist services, travel agents, tour operators and many others together form this industry which is the largest export earner in New Zealand. It is in constant growth and needs more and more skilled workers and innovators every year.  Tourism is such a large employer locally and nationally this course is a great introduction to the industry.

Year 12 Tourism explores;

  • Australia as a tourist destination
  • Pacific Islands a tourist destination
  • New Zealand as a tourist destination
  • Impacts of tourism
  • Te Reo Maori greetings for the tourism industry
  • Background of Te Reo Maori place names

Tourism careers include;

      Flight Attendant                 Marketing co-ordinator

      Travel Agent                      Tour Guide

      Hotel Management           Event and Conference Organiser

      Activity Operator               Customer Service Operator





Departments:

Humanities



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$180 for local field trips