TasTAFE
27 weeks (plus 4-week semester break)
Develop practical tourism industry skills including customer service, tour coordination, and hospitality operations. Ideal for those seeking employment in tourism businesses, visitor attractions, information centres, and heritage sites across Tasmania.
There are no essential entry requirements for domestic students. However, successful completion of Certificate II in Tourism or tourism studies is desirable. For international students, you must be at least 18 years old, have completed Year 12 equivalent, and meet English language requirements (IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent). A general understanding and passion for the Tasmanian tourism industry is beneficial. Access to a computer with reliable internet connection is recommended.
Core units cover sourcing and using tourism and travel industry information, providing excellent customer service, demonstrating social and cultural sensitivity, and participating in safe work practices. Elective units include event administration and production, accommodation reception services, tour guiding and commentary, tourism product sales and booking systems, food and beverage service, social media management, financial transactions, and coaching others in job skills. Students gain practical experience through workplace observations, simulated assessment environments, and real-world tourism industry engagement.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education provider with extensive industry connections and partnerships. The Certificate III in Tourism benefits from TasTAFE's strong relationships with local tourism operators, attractions, and hospitality businesses. Students gain hands-on experience in Tasmania's thriving tourism sector, access to qualified teachers, supportive alumni networks, and flexible delivery options including workplace-based training. TasTAFE provides comprehensive student support services, recognition of prior learning, and opportunities to develop real-world skills in an industry-focused environment.
Graduates are well-positioned for diverse career paths in Tasmania's growing tourism industry. Opportunities include roles as inbound tour coordinators managing international visitor experiences, customer service officers in visitor information centres, tour guides leading groups through attractions and heritage sites, booking agents processing tourism reservations, accommodation reception staff, event coordinators, and sales representatives for tourism products and services. The qualification opens doors to employment in museums, theme parks, wineries, cultural heritage sites, tour operators, and hospitality businesses. With Tasmania's strong tourism sector, graduates can advance to supervisory and management positions or specialize in niche tourism areas.
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