New Zealand Certificate in Tourism

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Subject area

Tourism Studies

Qualification

Duration

19 Weeks

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the tourism, travel, or aviation industry with individuals who can support and enhance the visitor experience and use their skills and knowledge to strengthen the contribution of tourism to the New Zealand economy.
The qualification will benefit the community by enhancing the experiences of New Zealand's visitors and bringing economic benefits to the country.
Graduates of the Visitor Experience, Tourism and Travel and Aviation strands will be able to engage with, and support visitors in a variety of tourism settings relevant to the strand.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

10 NCEA Level 1 Literacy credits and 10 NCEA Level 1 Numeracy credits. OR If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency. OR This programme is offered through the Youth Guarantee Scheme, and is available to students aged 16 to 19 years old who are New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents. English Requirements: IELTS 5.0 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest)

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

19 Weeks


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
N/A N/A
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
N/A N/A
Total N/A N/A

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

N/A


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 242 476
Phone: (03) 940 8669
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.ac.nz

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