New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 5)
Travel & Tourism
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Gain the skills and knowledge to move into supervisory roles in the tourism and travel industry, with a focus on visitor experience, tourism management, and sustainability.
NZ$8,041
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Implement tourism processes supporting visitor experience
Learn to effectively implement and evaluate processes in tourism and travel operations that enhance the visitor experience.
Evaluate tourism operating environments
Assess local, national, and international tourism environments for effective industry practice.
About This Course
This diploma develops broad management skills with a sustainability focus for those aiming for supervisory positions in the tourism and travel industry. The curriculum covers tourism operations, Māori values such as manaakitanga and whanaungatanga, and includes hands-on experiences through field trips and tourism activities. Graduates will be equipped to implement processes that support visitors and evaluate tourism environments at various levels.
Course Content
- Communications Practice in Tourism
- Developing People in the Tourism Industry
- Tourism Industry Principles
- Destination Investigation
- Marketing in Tourism
- Tourism Business Development
- Fundamentals of Finance and Quality Assurance in Tourism
- Tourism Event Planning
Entry Requirements
Minimum NCEA Level 2 including 10 literacy credits, or equivalent (NCEA Level 3 preferred)
International: Equivalent secondary school qualification
Build towards these roles
Tourism SupervisorTravel ConsultantVisitor Experience CoordinatorTourism Event Coordinator
Build skills in these industries
TourismHospitalityBusiness
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.
