Tourism offers endless adventures, cultural experiences and connections with people worldwide. Come and explore what tourism is all about.

Qualification: Gain credits towards NCEA Level 3 and credits towards the National Certificate in Tourism. This is a Unit Standards Course.

Entry requirements: None.

Content/Skills: This course prepares ākonga to work in the tourism industry and covers 4 Unit Standards; Demonstrate Knowledge of Australia as a Tourist Destination; Demonstrate Knowledge of Pacific Island Countries as Tourist Destinations; Provide Customer Service for International Visitors; and Cultural Significance in Tourism.

Ākonga will learn the skills and knowledge to give them an insight into the tourism industry. This course is also useful for students who are trying to manage a busy workload or schedule, as most of the work and assessment occurs during class time.

Course Costs: Please be aware that this course has (optional) associated costs. The course costs are approximately $250 for a 3 day field trip to the Waitaki Valley and Aoraki Mount Cook / MacKenzie Country. There will be various outings within Christchurch during the Year 13 tourism class time slot.

Assessment:

4 Internal Unit Standards worth 19 Credits

Where does it lead? Ākonga are working towards meeting the requirements of the National Certificate in Tourism. Students who want to complete more standards towards the National Certificate should speak to the Careers Adviser to discuss the options available. From here students may go onto tertiary study at Lincoln University, University of Canterbury, Otago University, New Zealand School of Tourism, Queenstown Resort College, PIHMS and other similar institutions. Other ākonga may seek career opportunities directly in the tourism industry.

For further information email Mrs McDermott, mdc@cghs.school.nz