Course details

NZ Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 5)
NZQF Level 5

About the course

Get on board a tourism industry career

Melissa and Thomas have grabbed the first opportunity to start a career in tourism.

Upon completion of this diploma you’ll be able to assist in the delivery of a quality visitor experience in a tour group company, a travel agency or within many other areas of the tourism industry. You’ll also be well prepared for further, higher level study in tourism-related programmes.

The programme includes an overnight study tour, work experience and the theoretical knowledge required for a bar manager’s certificate.

Outline

The programme consists of eight courses which will develop your skills to:

  • Apply effective corporate communication skills to support the visitor experience.
  • Manage workplace practices.
  • Develop, analyse and critique tourism business systems and processes.
  • Analyse and evaluate tourism operating environments.

Upon graduating you will be able to support and enhance the visitor experience and uphold the importance of tourism to the New Zealand economy.

You’re welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff either in person or by phone and you can also arrange a visit to view our facilities.

Your future career opportunities

Upon graduating you will be able to assist in supporting the delivery of a quality visitor experience and may also have some responsibility for the performance of others.

Your possible employment opportunities include:

  • Airline lounge host
  • Travel consultant
  • Hotel reservationist
  • Airline ground staff

Academic learning services

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT | Te Pūkenga. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

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Hawke’s Bay Campus

About the provider

The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.

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