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A Reservations Agent makes travel bookings on behalf of clients. You might organise transport such as airline or train travel bookings and you might make reservations at accommodation venues. Reservation Agents also book clients into guided tours, special events or tourist attractions. You’ll prepare schedules and itineraries and make sure clients have all the information required for their trip.
Reservation Agents should have excellent multitasking skills and be able to manage their time well. It’s important that you are organised and can provide strong customer service. Reservation Agents must be able to communicate with clients and tourism service providers from a range of backgrounds.
There are 7 courses available for people who want to become a Reservations Agent. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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If you love travelling the planet why not become a travel consultant with the SIT30222 Certificate III in Travel? This nationally recognised training course opens the door to jobs with call centres, cruise lines, airlines, corporate travel companies, and travel agencies. Skills include: using computer reservation systems, providing advice on Australian and international destinations, arranging international flights and travel, making bookings, preparing quotes, engaging with customers, and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, travel career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 6 months.
If you love people, the SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism opens up a wide range of jobs at theme parks, museums, wineries, cultural heritage sites, visitor information centres, tourist offices, and tourist attractions. With this nationally recognised qualification you’ll gain foundational knowledge of the tourist industry in Australia as well as skills in customer service and communication. Choose specialist electives to support job roles in tourism operations, tourism delivery, marine tourism, holiday parks and resorts, client and customer service, IT and administration. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, specialist electives (and their availability) and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
Would you like a senior role at a travel agency or call centre — or even leading tour groups at different tourist attractions around Australia? With the SIT40122 Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism you can specialise in either travel sales and bookings or tourism delivery, and you’ll also gain skills in leadership, customer service, and cultural awareness. Competencies include: building professional knowledge of the travel and tourism industry, providing outstanding customer experiences, managing conflict, monitoring and interpreting sales data, communicating with clients and customers. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, specialist electives (and their availability), and upcoming opportunities for enrolment in your area..
Get a job in the tourism industry with the SIT20122 Certificate II in Tourism. This nationally recognised qualification opens the door to a range of employment opportunities in events and functions, museums, tourist offices, theme parks, resorts and holiday parks. The course covers: workplace safety and communication, interacting with customers, providing tourist and travel information to customers, and retail skills. Choose electives that support specific job outcomes: ride operator, retail sales, event reception, museum attendant, and more. Enquire now for the full list of speciality electives (and their availability) and enrolment openings near you..
Get a job at cultural heritage sites with the SIT10122 Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture). This entry-level qualification will develop your knowledge of Australian indigenous culture and will give you the skills to sell gifts and souvenirs to customers, carry out basic cleaning of the premises (and equipment), and use basic digital technologies . The course also covers: worksite communication, on-the-job safety, assisting customers, presenting basic information about indigenous culture, and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, tourism job outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
In Australia, a full time Reservations Agent generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen stable employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 23,600 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Reservations Agent. Reservations Agents may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Reservations Agent, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Tourism. This course will prepare you for a role in the tourism and travel industry and cover topics including customer service, working safely and communication. You could also consider a Certificate III in Tourism, a Certificate III in Travel, a Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture) or a Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism.
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Here are some potential career pathways within travel agent. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Travel Agent
Reservations Agent
$960 weekly pay
Tour Advisor
Tourism Officer
Airline Customer Service Agent
$1,150 weekly pay
Tourism Consultant
$1,007 weekly pay
Travel Consultant
Reservations Manager
$1,400 weekly pay
Tour Operations Manager
Travel Agency Manager
$1,440 weekly pay
Travel Team Leader
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