CERTIFICATE III IN TOURISM
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a range of well-developed tourism services sales or operational skills and sound knowledge of industry operations to coordinate tourism services. Using discretion and judgment, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. This qualification provides a pathway to work in many tourism industry sectors and for a diversity of employers including tour operators, inbound tour operators, visitor information centres, attractions, cultural and heritage sites, and any small tourism business. This qualification allows for multi-skilling and for specialisation in office-based roles involving the planning and coordination of tourism services, or roles in the field where products are delivered.
Campus Information
Cairns
42-52 Abbott Street & Shields Street, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
CQUniversity has one of the largest and fastest-growing footprints of any university in Australia. In 2014 the University merged with CQ TAFE, bringing together more than 175 years combined experience in the delivery of education and training, and establishing Queensland’s first dual sector, comprehensive university.
CQUni Careers also offers employers the opportunity to recruit CQUniversity students and graduates by promoting vacancies and connecting them through our employer and industry engagement events
Possible job titles include: Adventure tourism guide, Attendant or senior ride operator in an attraction or theme park, Booking agent, Cellar door salesperson and guide in a winery, Customer service agent, Guide and sales person in an Indigenous Cultural Centre, Inbound tour coordinator, Marine tourism guide or dive tour operator, Museum attendant, Operations consultant for a tour operator, Reservation sales agent,. Sales consultant, Visitor information officer.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 /3 /4 Year Post Study Work Visa Opportunities
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Sri Lanka
Qualification
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
Minimum grade
- Satisfactory completion with 2nd class
India
Qualification
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) awarded by CBSE, ISC, West Bengal and Maharashtra boards
- Higher Secondary Certificate from all other boards
Minimum grade
- A minimum average of 55 percent in four academic subjects
- A minimum average of 60 percent in four academic subjects
Nepal
Qualification
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
Minimum grade
- Satisfactory completion with 2nd class
- Course Code: BNE - 0101516, CNS - 0101516
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
9180 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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