NZ Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 5)

Study Options

Full-time

Length

1 year

Level

Level 5

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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

Dates

There is one entry date per year:

  • February

To register your interest for further entry dates contact the School of Hospitality and Tourism on 06 830 1421 or email mskews@eit.ac.nz

Entry

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

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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Scholarships

EIT | Te Pūkenga offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels.  Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study.  Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.  

You can find a list of EIT | Te Pūkenga scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally.  Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT | Te Pūkenga or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT | Te Pūkenga to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.