SIT60122 Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
SIT60122 Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
This course will provide you with an advanced understanding of how the tourism industry operates, including business operations and regulations, culturally suitable and sustainable practices and efficient planning techniques. In this course, you will learn how to research and comply with regulatory requirements, source and use information on the Tourism…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will provide you with an advanced understanding of how the tourism industry operates, including business operations and regulations, culturally suitable and sustainable practices and efficient planning techniques.
In this course, you will learn how to research and comply with regulatory requirements, source and use information on the Tourism and Travel industry, develop a range of tourism products and write complex documents, as well as develop and implement marketing strategies and manage diversity in the workplace.
Throughout the course, you will also learn how to develop and implement a business plan, develop and manage quality customer service practices and enhance customer service experiences, as well as establish and conduct business relationships, lead and manage people and monitor work operations.
In this course, you will also learn how to manage risk, interpret financial information and manage finances within a budget – including the preparation and monitoring of budgets – and how to establish and maintain a work health and safety system.
The program will be delivered in tandem with the SIT60316 – Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management program. On successful completion of this course, you will be equipped to work in any sector of the tourism industry as a senior manager, general manager or owner-operator of any style of tourism business. You may also like continue on to undertake further study at university level, as the University of Tasmania offers articulation pathways for TasTAFE students completing this qualification. This means that you will be able to receive credit towards the Bachelor of Tourism or Bachelor of Business Administration (Tourism Management) degrees.
Note– students who complete SIT60116 – Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management at Drysdale may study in the Accelerated Study Mode in Launceston, which will enable students to complete three semesters of study in one calendar year, with the first intake of students into the Bachelor of Business Administration program. A selection process, including interview, will take place prior to the enrolment of the program.
Career opportunities
- Business Development Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Travel Manager
- Tourism Manager
- Manager of Groups and Incentives
REQUIREMENTS
This course is aimed at those who have completed SIT30116 Certificate III in Tourism.
Academic requirements
To meet academic requirements for Diploma or Advanced Diploma courses, you need to successfully complete any TasTAFE course entry procedures and you also need to:
Have completed year 12 and provide TasTAFE with a copy of your Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education awarded to you by an agency or authority of a State or Territory; OR,
Provide TasTAFE with a copy of a qualification at Level 4 or above in the Australian Qualifications Framework that was awarded to you. This qualification must have been delivered in English; OR,
Complete an approved language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment and display competence at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in both literacy and numeracy.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
TasTAFE is a not-for-profit government business and the largest public provider of vocational education and training in Tasmania. TasTAFE is a leading education and training provider which strives to be contemporary in its delivery. TasTAFE offers over 170 nationally accredited and industry-endorsed qualifications, ranging from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level. There are also short courses and skill sets offered across more than 30 industry areas. TasTAFE offers online courses and regionally-based programs, apprenticeship training, self-paced and evening classes and delivers training interstate and internationally. Each year, the institute sees around 20,000 enrolments, including more than 6,000 apprentices. Students at TasTAFE will have the opportunity to gain real-life experience in simulated work environments, work placements and community projects. TasTAFE can also provide students with the skills and know-how to start their own business and be their own boss.
