Certificate in Travel

About the Programme

The practical skills you need to take on an occupation in the travel industry.

The MIT Certificate in Travel builds on the Tourism Core Skills qualification to equip graduates with specific capabilities sought by employers for roles in the travel industry.

This qualification is delivered in an integrated and applied manner to develop specialist knowledge and technical skills. You will learn to use industry software such as the Amadeus Airline Computer

Reservations System and graduate with improved interpersonal and sales skills.

As a graduate with this qualification you will be prepared for a role such as travel agent, wholesale consultant and a variety of airport and airline positions.

Once you have completed this certificate there are plenty of opportunities for further study at diploma level if you wish to open doors to supervisory positions in the travel industry.

This Certificate incorporates the National Certificate in Travel (Retail Strand)(Level 3)

Want to take your studies further?
These courses provide a great foundation for the NZIM/ATTTO Diploma in Tourism Management and the Diploma in Business with a Tourism Specialisation.

Download the Enrolment Guide and Timetable.

Offered by

Faculty of Business - Tourism and Travel

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following entry requirements:

• Have the MIT Certificate in Tourism Customer Services or
• Have the National Certificate in Tourism and Travel (Core Skills) (Level 3) including unit standard 18212.

Those for whom English is not a first language may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 (with no individual score below 5.0) or equivalent and

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• A customer service orientation
• Confidence and clarity of expression when communicating verbally
• Listening skills
• An enthusiasm and motivation to pursue a career in the travel industry.

These attributes will be assessed through an interview process.

Applicants who do not meet the entry criteria will be referred to other appropriate programmes within the school or within the institute. Those who meet the entry requirements will be selected in order of application.

Cost

$2,700 (approx)

International Student Fees

$8,450 per semester

Programme Summary

Additional Qualifications

National Certificate in Travel (Level 3)

Further Training or Study

NZIM/ATTTO Diploma in Tourism Management
Certificate in International Tourism (pending approval)

Career Opportunities

Entry-level positions within the retail or wholesale travel industry and the airline industry.

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