TAFE Queensland
Certificate III in Tourism
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Start your career in tourism with this entry-level course. This course will qualify you to work across a number of strong-growth industries such as tourism, business and events. You will have the skills to seek employment as a tour coordinator or tourism assistant.
This course will give you the skills you need to provide advice on domestic destinations, customer service, provide visitor information, prepare and delivery commentaries, financial transactions, workplace health & safety and cultural sensitivity. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals are the best in the business and will give you the tools you need to get ahead.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to become an inbound tour coordinator, tourism assistant, tour guide or visitor information officer. It will also give you the foundation knowledge to undertake further studies in either tourism, events, or business.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
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 TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
