Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Carter.
Recommended Prior LearningThis is an open course, but it is recommended that students have a passion for travel and the tourism industry.
The tourism sector offers you the opportunity to drive change and innovation, while focusing on sustainable practices and mutual benefit for local communities. It is as dynamic as it is diverse. Tourism is a critical element of the New Zealand economy and has been earmarked by the Prime Minister as a key sector of the economy that continues to play a leading role in New Zealand’s economic development. It is about unlocking the potential of tourism places, managing natural and built resources, understanding heritage and cultural issues, developing events and co-creating experiences that leave a lasting impression on locals and visitors alike.
Term 1
Students start by looking at Tourist Characteristics and get to know industry terminology.
Term 2
Students look at destination New Zealand
Holiday Park Manager, Hotel/Motel Manager, Deckhand, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Industrial Designer, Hotel Porter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Marine Engineer, Helicopter Pilot, Ship's Master, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryStudents will work through Tourism Unit Standard Booklets.