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National code: SIT50122

Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management

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Overview About this course

Explore unique destination possibilities and exotic cultures. Complement your passion for travel with current industry software skills, leadership and financial skills. Be eligible for managerial positions in a travel agency or in reservations.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

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

  • Coordinate tourism duties and promotional activities
    Produce marketing strategies
    Analyse tourism data
    Lead a team and working with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds
    Provide excellent customer service
    Apply advanced sales techniques
    Manage financial responsibilities and budgets

Course outcomes

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

  • Experience using relevant software currently used in the tourism and travel industry
    The ability to successfully lead a diverse team
    Strong pathways to enhance your career opportunities and gain leadership roles

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.

Entry recommendations

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

  • Access to a computer and internet
    A passion for culture and travel
    The ability to communicate and work well with others
    Attention to detail
    An aptitude for management and leadership
    Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 12 high school level

    #Note:
    You may be asked to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

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: inbound groups manager inbound sales manager incentives manager tour operations manager marketing manager product development manager reservations manager travel agency manager sales manager visitor information centre manager.

Study pathways

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

Previous study 3 Courses

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

Further study 2 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 0 Courses

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

The Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management 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 Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 23 units of competency, including 13 core and 10 speciality units.

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.

  • Enhance customer service experiences SITXCCS015

  • Interpret financial information SITXFIN008

  • Monitor work operations SITXMGT004

  • Lead and manage people SITXHRM009

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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

  • Smarthinking - online access to a tutor

  • 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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