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Certificate III in Travel

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Overview About this course

Dive into the exciting world of travel and tourism and expand your knowledge of international and domestic destinations. Take your skills into a travel or reservations consultancy, where you can help your customers to book unforgettable experiences.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Understand the workings of the travel industry

  • Create and book unique travel itineraries

  • Book international and domestic travel destinations

  • Use computerised reservation systems

  • Provide excellent customer service

  • Provide advice on Australian and overseas destinations

  • Sell travel and tourism products and services

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level

  • Experience in using computer reservations and booking systems

  • A sound understanding of the tourism and travel industry

  • The confidence to provide visitor information, as well as domestic and international travel destination information

  • Valuable customer services techniques and communication skills that are transferable across all industries

  • Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

  • This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • A passion to start your career in the travel industry

  • The ability to communicate and work well with others

  • A desire to work with people and help others

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: domestic or international travel consultant, online travel consultant, customer service agent, call centre sales agent and reservations sales agent.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The Certificate III in Travel does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 1 Course

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

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Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

The Certificate III in Travel does not have any related courses.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Travel qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 17 units of competency, including 12 core and 5 speciality units.

Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry SITTIND003

  • Access and interpret product information SITTTVL001

  • Provide advice on international destinations SITTTVL002

  • Provide advice on Australian destinations SITTTVL003

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

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