New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 5)
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
Toi Ohomai
A one-year diploma for students aiming to build a career in the tourism and travel industry, covering key skills in tourism management, customer experience, marketing, and hospitality.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Windermere Campus, Tauranga
It will take a total of 1 year


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Develop tourism and travel management skills
Acquire essential management and operational skills tailored to tourism and hospitality environments.

Deliver high quality visitor experiences
Learn techniques to effectively support clients and visitors, ensuring unique and memorable experiences.

Understand the tourism and hospitality business environment
Gain knowledge of the structure and operations of the tourism and hospitality sectors in a business context.
What You're Signing Up For
This practical, hands-on programme gives you an in-depth understanding of New Zealand's tourism and travel industry, including its national and international perspectives. Students gain skills in management, customer experience, tourism marketing, and industry operations, with the support of industry visits and field trips.
Course Content
- Professionalism and Core Skills for Tourism and Hospitality
- Introduction to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
- Supervisory Skills for Tourism and Hospitality
- Showcasing Tourism, Travel, Hospitality and Gastronomy
- Managing the Customer Experience
- Planning and Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality Enterprise
- Tourism Operating Environments (optional)
- The Destination Experience (optional)
- Tourism Event Planning Fundamentals (optional)
- Travel Industry Knowledge (optional)
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent; OR
A completed Level 3 or 4 related qualification or equivalent; OR
Evidence of ability to meet academic requirements
IELTS academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5 (for international students)

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Tourism
Travel
Hospitality

Future employment opportunities might be
Trainee and junior management or supervisor positions in tourism and travel sectors
Roles with travel providers, activity and attraction operators, accommodation providers, and conferences/events


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