Aquinas College
Year 13 Tourism
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Smith.
Why study Tourism:
The New Zealand Certificate in Tourism is designed to be a two-year programme of study. It provides students with an opportunity to gain a mixture of NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 credits. The Certificate requires students to study 50 credits over a two-year period.
The full two-year programme of study ensures people awarded with this qualification are able to demonstrate knowledge of tourist characteristics and needs, the business of tourism, destination New Zealand, world tourist destinations, and work roles in tourism.
Tourism offers a wide variety of career choices, from dealing face-to-face with visitors, hosting tours and leading tourism activities, through to management and tourism strategy or marketing roles. It is an exciting and dynamic industry that makes an important contribution to New Zealand’s economy.
The Tourism Unit standards at Aquinas College consist of industry (Service IQ) created and moderated internally assessed standards. Indigenous values of manaakitanga and whanaungatanga in relation to travel and tourism will be encompassed in the holistic outcomes of this qualification
This qualification has been specifically designed for secondary school students and 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. For students who are interested in entering the tourism industry in a range of positions, and to provide a credential that will support their future employment opportunities to work, across the different tourism career pathways.
If students only study Tourism for one year they can still be credited with the NCEA credits at the appropriate level but will not qualify for the New Zealand Certificate in Tourism.
A top priority in the Future Pathways Department at Aquinas College is to create opportunities and provide courses of learning that empower students to take an active role in Vocational education and experience.
During the course of the year students will get the opportunity to visit several Tourism Operators and participate in Workplace practice.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of Pacific Island countries as visitor destinations
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Explain tikanga in tourism Māori
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Identify, and explain the history of, natural attractions and significant sites in tourism Māori
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination
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Demonstrate knowledge of specific New Zealand regions as tourist destinations
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Describe and promote a New Zealand tourist destination
Pathway Tags
Holiday Park Manager, Hotel/Motel Manager, Deckhand, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Industrial Designer, Hotel Porter, Maitre d’Hotel, Workplace Relations Adviser, Helicopter Pilot, Ship's Master, Project Manager, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Event Manager, Interpreter, Translator, Flight Attendant, Retail Sales Assistant, Cafe Worker, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Fishing Skipper, Ranger, Secondary School Teacher, Career Consultant,
Disclaimer
Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.
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