New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 6)
Travel & Tourism
A course by
SIT
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.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Analyse and evaluate tourism environments
Ability to assess local, national, and international tourism environments for strategic business direction.
Strategic Leadership and Change
Identify and analyse leadership roles and styles and their impact on change management in tourism enterprises.
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.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Tourism
Hospitality
Travel
Business
Future employment opportunities might be
Tourism operations manager
Tourism business development manager