Writer: Nathan Kerr.
Travel and Tourism Unit Plan - Year 12-13
Unit Title: Demonstrate a knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination Level 3 – Credit 8 (Unit Standard 18212 version 1);
and Demonstrate knowledge of tourist destinations within New Zealand Level 2 Credit 2 (Unit 18236 version 1)
Time Frame: Five weeks
Released March 2008
Context
This unit covers Destination New Zealand over two DVDs. These DVDs focus on the New Zealand tourism industry with footage of political leaders, the media, various New Zealand communities, planners, and developers regarding New Zealand’s tourism development.
The unit focuses on the wide-ranging and often conflicting viewpoints held about New Zealand’s tourism development, and how those viewpoints have shaped its development.
The unit relates directly to the Level Three and Two topic, Destination New Zealand.
It will also strengthen students’ general awareness of the often divergent perspectives held by the groups mentioned (not formally examined for this topic at Level Three and Two).
Note: the powerpoint resource attached to this unit could be used in these ways: as a prior knowledge indicator (how much do I know about Destination New Zealand?); as a reference tool during the unit; and as a summary exercise. Check lesson 20 for an outline of the powerpoint.
Achievement Criteria
This unit provides formative assessment tasks for the internal NCEA unit standards (see Assessment section below)
Time Frame
Approximately 5 weeks.
Resources for this Unit
- NZ Film Archive DVDs: Tourism: Destination New Zealand, Tourism: Selling New Zealand
- Philip’s Secondary Atlas of New Zealand and the World.
- Various internet sites, a selection of which is outlined in Related Links section below.
Assessment
Internal Assessment Activities; NCEA Level Three
Unit Standard 18212 version 1, Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination. 8 Credits.
Specifications for this assessment can be found at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/results.do
Internal Assessment Activities; NCEA Level Two
Unit Standard 18236 version 1, Demonstrate knowledge of tourist destinations within New Zealand. 2 Credits.
Specifications for this assessment can be found at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/results.do
Learning Intentions/Outcomes
This unit follows the Travel and Tourism Elements, focusing on Unit Standards 18212 and 18236.
Unit Standard 18212 background information
Level: 3
Credit: 8
Sub-field: Tourism
Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to: locate tourist destinations on a map of New Zealand and describe their geographical relationship to each other; locate on a map and describe key geographical features of New Zealand; identify and describe attractions, activities, and events in New Zealand; and identify and describe transport and accommodation services available in New Zealand to tourists.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element 1
Locate tourist destinations on a map of New Zealand and describe their geographical relationship to each other.
Performance criteria
1.1 Tourist destinations are located on a map.
Range: evidence is required for 20 tourist destinations with a geographical mix of North and South Islands.
1.2 Air travel time is identified in terms of traveling time between cities.
Range: evidence is required for a minimum of six different city pairs.
1.3 Land travel time is identified in terms of traveling time from tourist destinations to the nearest main transport centre.
Range: evidence is required for 10 tourist destinations with a geographical mix of North and South Islands.
Element 2
Locate on a map and describe key geographical features of New Zealand.
Performance criteria
2.1 Mountains and mountain ranges are located on a map and described in terms of the activities available and facilities provided for tourists
Range: evidence is required for a minimum of four mountains and mountain ranges with a geographical mix of North and South Islands – a total of four.
2.2 National and maritime parks are located on a map and described in terms of the activities available and facilities provided for tourists.
Range: evidence is required for a minimum of five national and/or maritime parks with a geographical mix of North and South Islands..
2.3 Lakes are located on a map and described in terms of the activities available and facilities provided for tourists
Range: evidence is required for a minimum of four lakes with a geographical mix of North and South Islands
2.4 2.4 Rivers are located on a map and described in terms of the activities available for tourists.
Element 3
Identify and describe constructed attractions, commercial activities, and events in New Zealand.
Performance criteria
3.1 Constructed attractions are identified and described in terms of their features.
Range: evidence is required for a minimum of 10 attractions.
3.2 Tourism related commercial activities are identified and described in terms of their features.
Range: evidence is required for a minimum of 10 different activities.
3.3 Events are identified and described in terms of their features.
Range: evidence is required for a minimum of 10 events, of which a maximum of four will be sporting events.
Element 4
Identify and describe transport and accommodation services available in New Zealand to tourists.
Performance criteria
4.1 Transport modes are identified and described in terms of operators and
services available to tourists.
Range: transport modes include but are not limited to – air, rail, coach, ferries, rental vehicles;
Evidence is required for a minimum of two transport modes for each of four different journeys.
4.2 Accommodation types are identified and described in terms of services available to tourists.
Range: evidence is required for a minimum of four accommodation types; including examples for each of three tourist destinations in New Zealand.
Unit Standard 18236 background information
Level: 2
Credit: 2
Sub-field: Tourism
Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to locate tourist destinations within New Zealand on a map, and identify the average temperature of tourist destinations within New Zealand and the traveling time between those destinations.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element 1
Locate tourist destinations within New Zealand on a map.
Range: evidence is required for a minimum of 10 destinations in the North Island and 10 destinations in the South Island.
Performance criteria
1.1 Tourist destinations in the North Island are located on a map.
1.2 Tourist destinations in the South Island are located on a map.
Element 2
Identify the average temperatures of tourist destinations in New Zealand and the traveling time between those destinations.
Performance criteria
2.1 The average minimum and maximum temperatures in tourist destinations within New Zealand are identified in terms of the four seasons.
Range: evidence is required for a minimum of the five North Island destinations and five South Island destinations.
2.2 The traveling time between tourist destinations in New Zealand is identified in terms of estimated hours of travel.
Range: air and/or surface travel;
Evidence is required for a minimum of four tourist destination pairs.
Related Links
http://www.queenstown-nz.co.nz
Official site for Queenstown accommodation, activities, shopping, wine and conferences. An exhilarating, year round, alpine resort, perfect for adventurers.
http://www.rotoruanz.com/information/education/education_network/index.asp
The Rotorua Education Network and Tourism Rotorua Education Office aims to give teachers bringing a field trip to Rotorua a helping hand. Note: the education pages were being redeveloped at the time of writing – go to: http://www.rotoruanz.com/ until the pages are restored.
http://www.tourism.net.nz/
New Zealand Tourism Online is a New Zealand travel guide. Book New Zealand travel, New Zealand accommodation, New Zealand attractions, New Zealand tours.
http://www.newzealand.com/travel/International/
The official site of Tourism New Zealand. Travel information, maps, driving routes, activities and accommodation information to help you plan your next New Zealand visit.
http://www.tianz.org.nz/industry-facts/key-facts--figures.asp
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) is the largest representative body of tourism operators in New Zealand.
Additional Resources
Vocabulary List
Maori Words
New Zealand Map
World Map
Destination New Zealand powerpoint
