Travel and Tourism

DIPLOMA IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM.

INTRODUCTION

With the travel industry growing internationally, the demand for skilled staff is an ever-increasing reality. Learners, able to apply multiple skills, will be faced with a wide range of employment opportunities in the Travel, Tourism and other related industries.

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE.

In the context of the tourism sector, this course will enable the creation of innovative and exciting travel and tourism experiences. A successful learner will be involved in attracting thousand of tourists in his or her country.
A learner who has achieved all the skills programmes in this course will be capable of combining a range of life-long learning skills and a knowledge of tourism issues, integrating these within a context to produce multi-skilled tourism practices.
The skills acquired through this course in Tourism can be applied locally and internationally.
In addition they will be positioned to further their learning, practice and career within the tourism sector – either at further levels or in other areas of practice. Expansion into other sectors of tourism is also possible.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Conduct, reflect on and improve a guided experience within a specific area that entertains and educates tourists by interpreting cultural and natural environments.
Apply procedures to protect the social and cultural integrity of the host communities.
Supply appropriate alternatives to problems and constraints, taking into account issues such as the constraints of the facilities, tourist expectations, and the requirements of the host community. Apply a range of presentation techniques appropriate to the audience, context and client profile.
Monitor and improve their own performance based on critical reviews and evaluation of the event.
Reflect on what they have learnt about themselves

COURSE DURATION : (N4 – N6 )18 months

AWARD :

A student will qualify for a National N Diploma in Travel and Tourism on completion of a minimum of 12 subjects, ranging from N4 – N6, together with a minimum of 18 months in-service training.

Certification Body :

All N Certificate and Diplomas are issued by the National Department of Education and are recognised by Commerce and Industry

SYLLABUS :

Subjects in N4 (6 Months)

Tourism Communication
Travel Services
Tourism destinations
Travel office procedures

Subjects in N5 (6 Months)

Tourism Communication
Travel Services
Tourism destinations
Travel office procedures

Subjects in N6 (6 Months)

Tourism Communication
Travel Services
Tourism destinations
Travel office procedures

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