Australian College of Tourism and Information Technology
Certificate III in Tourism
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Kick-start your career in the tourism industry with this qualification, which reflects the role of individuals who use a range of well-developed tourism service, sales or operational skills and sound knowledge of industry operations to coordinate tourism services. Using discretion and judgement, 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, holiday parks and resorts, 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, in roles in the field where products are delivered or in performing operational activities such as housekeeping, grounds maintenance and providing customer service.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Delivery mode
Australian College of Tourism and Information Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Level 6/231 George Street, Brisbane City
- 201 Boundary Street, Spring Hill
- Level 1/252 St Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
be aged 18 years or over
have completed Year 10 of Senior High School (or equivalent)
be able to commit to the course attendance requirements
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Tourism will prepare you for the following roles.
Events Assistant
An Events Assistant helps to organise special events such as conferences, expos or concerts. You might organise events for your own workplace or wo...
Tour Coordinator
A Tour Coordinator organises tourist visits to towns, tourist attractions or special places of interest. You might coordinate bookings, organise tr...
Exhibition Coordinator
An Exhibition Coordinator oversees the running of special exhibitions, museums or displays at places of interest. You might organise setting up and...
Event Coordinator
An Event Coordinator organises events for their own workplace or for other organisations. You’ll liaise with stakeholders to work out event details...
Conference Coordinator
A Conference Coordinator organises conference events for a range of industries. You might organise work conferences, conferences for special intere...
Function Coordinator
A Function Coordinator organises events at a function venue or events centre. You’ll liaise with clients to arrange details of a function and make...
Tour Advisor
A Tour Advisor helps to plan tourist visits to particular areas or attractions. You’ll liaise with visitors to determine their interests and plan i...
Museum Attendant
A Museum Attendant provides assistance to visitors at a museum or cultural centre. You might take groups on tours of the facility and provide infor...
Tourism Officer
A Tourism Officer works in various sectors of the tourism industry offering assistance to visitors and tour groups. You might help tourists plan th...
Reservations Agent
A Reservations Agent makes travel bookings on behalf of clients. You might organise transport such as airline or train travel bookings and you migh...
About Australian College of Tourism and Information Technology
Australian College of Tourism and Information Technology (ACTIT) is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers training of nationally recognised qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
ACTIT is also a registered provider under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) and provides education services to international students.
ACTIT specialises in delivering training in travel, tourism, events, hospitality, information technology and community services industries. Our Management Team and Teaching staff are highly qualified industry experts and maintain close professional links to industry to ensure our training is at the leading edge of industry development.
