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Certificate in Tourism (Tourism and Travel)

Level 3

16 weeks

Take off on an adventure with our travel and tourism program! Gain customer service and communication skills, and learn about tourism destinations and more. This course is the perfect place to start your career in the travel and tourism industry.

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This course includes

Customer services and communication skills
Workplace practices like teamwork, timelines and legislative compliance
Tourism destination knowledge
Structure and operations for the NZ tourism industry
Accommodation and transport in NZ tourism

This course now offers flexible class times, designed to support those who have work and other commitments. Contact the NZST team to learn more about our morning sessions (8.30am-12.30pm) and afternoon sessions (12.30pm-4.30pm). Enrol with us early for the best chance at securing your preferred schedule.

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Special Features

Fees Free

You could study this course completely free! Chat with us today to check your eligibility.

Small Classes

You won’t get lost in the crowd here, with class sizes of around 22 students.

Inspiring Tutors

Get the ultimate learning experience from industry-leading tutors with world-class knowledge.

Course start dates

NZST Christchurch

573 Colombo Street Christchurch

2 Mar 20263 Aug 2026

NZST Auckland Airport

3 Leonard Isitt Drive Auckland

2 Mar 20263 Aug 2026

NZST Wellington

2 Bunny Street, Level 3, West Wing Wellington Railway Station Wellington

2 Mar 20263 Aug 2026

NZST Hamilton

94 Tristram Street, Hamilton

2 Mar 20263 Aug 2026

NZST Auckland City

Level 6, 360 Queen Street Auckland

2 Mar 20263 Aug 2026

Career opportunities

You'll be confident applying for entry level jobs in the travel and tourism industries including:

Tourism ticket sales
Attraction assistant
Reservation consultant
Visitor host
Booking assistant
Rental vehicle operations
Front desk administrator

New Zealand Certificate in Tourism (Level 3) with strands in Tourism and Travel

Domestic Students

Applicants must:

Be 16 or over and
Have achieved a minimum of NCEA Level 1, or be able to demonstrate suitable literacy and numeracy skills

Special admission may be granted to applicants aged 20 and over with no formal qualifications but who have evidence of relevant prior learning and work experience.

International Students

Applicants must:

Be 18 or over and ·
Have achieved a secondary education standard equivalent to a minimum of NCEA Level 1 (for example a lower secondary education certificate in Greece, Grade 10 of an Indian Education Board, or a UK GCSE of lower than grade C)

In addition to the above entry requirements students must have internationally recognised English proficiency: IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5.

Equipment

A computer or laptop is recommended for learning, but not required.

Domestic Course Fee: $6710

Course costs for international students are available here.

This option may be available fees free if you are 24 or under at the start of course and do not hold a qualification at Level 3 or higher.

What's next

FREE study options

Certificate in Tourism

Level 4

16 weeks

Elevate your tourism game! Gain a deep understanding of NZ's tourism industry, special interest tourism, hotel and hospitality operations and more. Your tutors are industry experts and you'll learn from them in a fun and collaborative environment. Take that next step towards an exciting career in tourism.

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Qualifications are issued by Yoobee Colleges Ltd. Yoobee Colleges Ltd is an NZQA registered provider.

Term dates are subject to change pending enrolment numbers, availability and unforeseen funding fluctuations. Yoobee Colleges Ltd reserves the right to modify schedules to make sure the College runs well and students are offered the best learning experience.