Diploma of Tourism

Overview

The Diploma of Tourism program teaches students to create international fares and tickets, including e-tickets, in addition to professional itineraries and working on Galileo, a travel industry-based computerised reservations system.

Getting ahead in the tourism industry requires specialised knowledge of the software and products used every day in the travel and tourism industry. The Galileo booking system is the central focus of the tourism course and this focus ensures that what is being delivered in the classroom is the same as what is being used in industry. Martin College currently has a more up-to-date version of Galileo software than most Travel Agencies.

• Our teachers are accredited by Galileo to deliver the teaching required for the Galileo certificates.
• Get a respected, industry recognised Diploma qualification.
• Achieve two additional accredited qualifications in the industry standard reservations system Galileo.
• Learn from experts with vast tourism experience.

Degree transfer

Successful completion of the Diploma of Tourism offers the following credit transfer options:

• 1 year credit into Raffles College of Design and Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce (major in Tourism).    
• Bond University: 80 credit points into the Bachelor of Tourism Management (All Majors); 60 credit points into the Bachelor of International Hotel and Resort Management.
• 8 unspecified exemptions into the USQ Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Business Administration.

Tourism and jobs

A career in travel and tourism is ideal for those who enjoy working with people. Travel and Tourism consists of many different industries, all combining to create vibrant and exciting careers. Hotels, transportation, recreational parks and restaurants are just a few of the different areas that use the services of travel and tourism specialists. A career in tourism focuses on working with people to help them design the perfect trip for their needs. Work in tourism assists clients to choose a destination, purchase tickets and make hotel or car rental reservations.

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: Operations Manager, Retail Travel Agency Manager, Senior Travel Consultant, or Reservations Manager.

Professional Recognition

The Galileo Desktop Certificate (Fares and Ticketing), Galileo Cross-Check Travel (Client Data Base and Accounting) are both industry recognised certificates which an employer will want to see are part of the employment process. These qualifications are included in the Diploma of Tourism course.

Award

Graduates of the Diploma of Tourism program receive the nationally accredited award: SIT50107 Diploma of Tourism.

Campuses & Start Dates

   
* Course duration: 45 teaching weeks plus up to 3 weeks of vacation depending on commencement date.

Subjects

Timetables

For information about timetables, please contact a Student Advisor using our online form; OR, call 1300 762 126

Entry requirements

  
Entry to the Diploma of Tourism requires ONE of the following:

• Completion of Australian Year 12 OR overseas equivalent, OR;
• A Certificate III in Tourism, OR;
• Vocational experience in a range of work environments in administration support roles but without a qualification.

International students must also meet the English language entry requirements >

To transfer credits into university, you will also need to have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent prior to undertaking the Diploma of Tourism. Find out about University Pathways >

Not sure if you qualify?

• Contact a Student Advisor online >
• Call a Student Advisor: 1300 762 129