SIT50122 - Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management

Duration

There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.

Location
Online
Next intakeApril, 2024
Study modeOnline
Total units23

Overview

Do you have a desire to travel and are looking for the skills and knowledge to create a perfect travel experience for the customer? The Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management will develop your managerial skills and provide you with a sound knowledge of industry operations to enable you to coordinate travel or tourism operations.

This qualification reflects the role of highly skilled senior operators who use a broad range of tourism or travel skills combined with managerial skills and sound knowledge of industry operations to coordinate travel or tourism operations. They operate independently, have responsibility for others, and make a range of operational business decisions.



This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

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Career Opportunities

This qualification provides a pathway to work in many travel and tourism industry sectors as a departmental or small business manager. The diversity of employers includes travel agencies, tour wholesalers, tour operators, inbound tour operators, holiday parks and resorts, tourist attractions, visitor information centres, and other tourism businesses.

Structure & Availability

Online

Duration:

12 months full time and may also be studied part time over 18 or 24 months.


Tourism Knowledge

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXCCS010Provide visitor information
BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
SITTIND003Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
SITTTVL001Access and interpret product information

Events

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITEEVT020Source and use information on the events industry
SITXCOM008Provide a briefing or scripted commentary

Tourism Operations

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITTTVL005Prepare customer quotations
SITTTVL004Sell tourism products or services
SITTTVL003Provide advice on Australian destinations
SITTTVL002Provide advice on international destinations

Communication Management

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXWHS007Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
SITXMGT004Monitor work operations
SITXHRM009Lead and manage people
SITXHRM008Roster staff
SITXCOM010Manage conflict
SITXCCS016Develop and manage quality customer service practices
SITXCCS015Enhance customer service experiences
SITXMGT005Establish and conduct business relationships

Advanced People Skills

Unit CodeUnit Name
BSBTWK501Lead diversity and inclusion
SIRXOSM007Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting

Financial Management

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXFIN010Prepare and monitor budgets
SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budget
SITXFIN008Interpret financial information

Online

IntakeLocations
February, 2024Online
March, 2024Online
April, 2024Online
May, 2024Online
June, 2024Online
July, 2024Online
August, 2024Online
September, 2024Online
October, 2024Online
November, 2024Online
December, 2024Online

This course has no residential schools.

Students will need to be working in a suitable tourism, events or hospitality business, as a paid employee or volunteer, in a customer focused and supervisory role, with access to organisational policies and procedures, can work independently and participate in operational decision making. 

• There are no minimum required hours as these are competency-based assessment tasks.

• The supervisor who signs the forms (we will supply the forms) must have relevant qualifications or experience for the unit they are signing off.

          - Evidence of this is to be supplied to CQU for audit purposes.

          - The Supervisor will be contacted to verify these forms

Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, CQUniversity requires completion of bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.

There is a requirement to complete practical workplace assessments in a suitable industry environment.

Access to a computer, Internet and intermediate computer skills. 24-hour CQUniversity computer labs are available on selected campuses.

Fees & Scholarships

2024 Indicative Fees

Fee TypeFees
Fee for service$12,029
Fee for service per unit$523
TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit$5
Co-Contribution Fee$8,464
Co-Contribution Concessional Fee$7,406
Co-Contribution Fee per unit$368
Co-Contribution Concessional Fee per unit$322
RPL Fee for service per Unit$368

At CQUniversity, we believe that studying should be for everyone. No matter your situation, we know that everyone needs a helping hand from time to time, and we are proud to offer scholarships, bursaries and stipends.

Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more.

How to apply

Step 1: Get a Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Visit usi.gov.au to create a USI or find an existing one.

Step 2: Prepare your eligibility documentation

So that we can assess your application and eligibility for Government funding options, you’ll need to upload documentation as part of your application. You will need to provide confirmation of identity with the following documentation: 

  • Queensland Residency and Date of Birth. (e.g. Queensland Driver’s License photo must be of the back and front of the license)
  • Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency (e.g. Medicare Card or Birth Certificate)

For further information on eligible documentation, visit Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.

To fast-track your application, make sure you provide a clear photo showing all the information and upload it with your application.

Step 3: Apply Online

Our easy-to-use online application system will guide you through the process of applying for a TAFE course. If you need help along the way, call us on 13 27 86.

Click on the Apply button below to start your application.