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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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This course includes

NZ tourism destinations and special interest tourism
Promotion of tourism destinations
Hotel and hospitality operations
Tourism operations and guiding
Travel agency
Employment in tourism
An exciting domestic study tour!

New for 2025

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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Interested in finding out more? The NZST team are here to help. Fill in your details and we will give you a call to chat through your options.

Special Features

Study tours

Our multi-day local study tours could take you to Rotorua, Queenstown or other popular destinations to experience being a tourist first-hand.

Inspiring Tutors

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

Small classes

You won’t get lost in the crowd at New Zealand School of Tourism, with class sizes of around 22 students.

Course start dates

NZST Christchurch

573 Colombo Street Christchurch

2 Feb 202620 Jul 2026

NZST Auckland Airport

3 Leonard Isitt Drive Auckland

2 Feb 202620 Jul 2026

NZST Wellington

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

2 Feb 202620 Jul 2026

NZST Hamilton

94 Tristram Street, Hamilton

2 Feb 202620 Jul 2026

NZST Auckland City

Level 6, 360 Queen Street Auckland

2 Feb 202620 Jul 2026

Career opportunities

You will have the skills you need to work in a wide range of positions in the tourism industry. These include

Inbound tourism advisor
Attraction guide
i-SITE consultant
Hotel Front Office administrator
Visitor Centre advisor

New Zealand Certificate in Tourism (Level 4)

Domestic Students

Applicants must:

Be at least 17 years of age or turning 17 during the course of study
Have achieved a minimum of NCEA Level 2 or a Level 3 qualification in Tourism & Travel

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: $6,505*

Course costs details for domestic students are available here, course costs for international students are available here.

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*Price includes SSL.

What's next

INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE

Diploma in Tourism & Travel Management

Level 5

32 weeks

This programme includes modules in tourism marketing, sustainability in tourism, as well as a case-study on Disney World. Meaning you'll have heaps of fun while you learn how to channel your passion for tourism into a career.

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Qualifications are issued by Yoobee Colleges Ltd. Yoobee Colleges Ltd is an NZQA Category 2 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.