Certificate in Airline, Tourism and Hotel Operations(level 4)16 weeks

This programme is unique in that you are learning and applying knowledge and skills across a range of tourism workplaces. This means you will have more choice and a better understanding of the different careers in tourism. The modules cover New Zealand Tourism Destinations, Inbound Tourism, Hotels and Hospitality, Water Transportation and Cruising, Airport and Airline Operations, Tourism Operations and Guiding and Travel Agency Operations.

Experience New Zealand
This New Zealand study tour could take you to places such as Rotorua, Queenstown or other tourist destination. You may see spectacular geysers and bubbling mud pools, or get to explore Te Papa, soak in a hot pool, go bungy jumping, jet boating or luging. This three day study tour is included in the cost of the course and will see you experiencing every part of the tourism industry from accommodation, and transportation through to attractions and activities.

Tourism Expo
In teams you will be putting together a tourism expo that will showcase a region of New Zealand. You will have a week to plan and set this up and present to people who will visit the expo.

Airline and Airport Operations and Security
Focusing on successful airlines such as Virgin Atlantic and start up airlines such as Kiwi Air, you will learn about how airlines manage risk. Airlines and airport are all very focused on security. Learn how airlines and airports deal with the threat of terrorism and air rage.

Tourism Operations and Guiding
A study of an iconic tour guiding company from its very beginning, gives you insight into how to grow and run a successful tourism business. You also learn the skills needed to be a tour guide around a New Zealand attraction.

Travel Agency and Exclusive Modules
Travel agency operations focuses on product knowledge and sales and will result in you gaining exclusive certificates for Contiki Tours, Hobbiton Movie Set Tours and STA Travel. These certificates will look impressive on your CV.

Hotel and Hospitality Operations
An inside look at how hotels operate and how each of the departments work together including conference and events.  the project will see you putting together your own conference or event.

New Zealand Tourism Destinations
New Zealand has so much to offer and this module covers the unique areas of tourism such as outdoor activities, walking and skiing through to cycling tours and Maori tourism.

Assessment Centre Interview
Experience an assessment centre day which some employers use when interviewing candidates. Gain confidence and skills, feedback and coaching. A great module.