Level 3 Tourism Studies | Ahumahi tāpoi

Tourism is a subject that offers a world of opportunity.  Across the globe one in every 10 jobs are linked to the tourism industry. Currently there are over 300,000 jobs in New Zealand, approximately 11% of all the jobs in New Zealand. 

Tourism is Unit Standard workbook based course that makes learning structured, well organised and achievable. It includes day field trips to local Canterbury attractions, guest speakers from tertiary providers and workplace organisations. 

Topics include New Zealand and World based tourism as well as  Asia or the Pacific. 

Level 3 Tourism offers you the opportunity to learn about the tourism industry through various skills, knowledge and experiences. This leads to a growing area of employment in New Zealand and many tertiary courses beyond Riccarton High School.

Throughout the year students will be exposed to a range of career pathways in the Tourism and Travel industries. This includes meeting several guest speakers who currently work and train people in the industry. There are also further opportunities for students to experience 'taster days' from some of the local Tourism and Travel providers such as The New Zealand School of Tourism (NZST), the International College of Tourism (ITC), ARA and even University of Canterbury and Lincoln University. 

Other skills attained include good presentation and communication, statistical analysis, making calculations, recognising people's needs, developing digital literacy, research skills, experience teamwork and developing leadership skills.

All assessments are unit standards, and as such may be credited towards NCEA Level 3. Not a UE approved subject.

This course offers up to 21 credits and students are expected to complete 3 units of work to obtain at least 16-19 credits. 

Course Components (student choice in which units are taught and delivered at the start of the year) 

• Attain in-depth knowledge of World Geography, Destinations Aotearoa | New Zealand, Australia, Pacific Islands Asia and Europe as tourist destinations.

• Gain insight on the economic significance of tourism to local, regional, and global economies.

• Delve into the tourism industry and how it operates at various levels.

Upon completion, students may progress to a tertiary provider for subsequent study in Travel and Tourism Levels 3 and 4. Alternatively, specialist industry knowledge attained also provides a solid foundation for university level study in this field.

The World is waiting. Make your career, travel!!