New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 6)

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A one-year (full-time) NZQA Level 6 diploma delivered via distance learning to develop the skills and knowledge needed to work as a senior operator in the hotel, tourism, and travel industries or to progress to further study.

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NZQA Level 6 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

Advanced

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Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online

It will take a total of 1 year

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Analyse and evaluate tourism environments

Ability to assess local, national, and international tourism environments for strategic business direction.

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Strategic Leadership and Change

Identify and analyse leadership roles and styles and their impact on change management in tourism enterprises.

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Develop business systems for tourism

Design, analyse, and critique strategic systems and processes to provide high quality visitor experiences and business effectiveness.

What You're Signing Up For

The New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 6) is designed to develop graduates who can work strategically at a senior level in the hotel, tourism, and travel industries. The programme covers contemporary tourism operations, sustainable practices, marketing, enterprise business models, investment planning, leadership, and industry-relevant practicum experience. Graduates will be equipped for management and development roles or further study.

Course Content

  • Sustainable Tourism Practices
  • Tourism Marketing
  • Tourism Industry and Enterprise
  • Investment Planning in Tourism
  • Leadership and Change
  • Tourism Operations
  • Tourism Practicum

What you need to know first

Completion of New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 5) or equivalent; or relevant industry employment at entry-level management for mature applicants (over 20 years old) with demonstrated ability to succeed.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Tourism

  • Hospitality

  • Travel

  • Business

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Tourism operations manager

  • Tourism business development manager

  • General manager

  • Trade development manager