New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel
Wellington Institute of Technology Ltd
Subject area
Tourism Studies
Qualification
Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.
Entry requirements
Relevant legislation may include but is not limited to:
- New Zealand Tourism Board Act 1991
- New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute Act 1963
- Immigration Act 2009
- Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
- Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the tourism and travel industries with individuals who can contribute to and lead the effective implementation of processes in the tourism industry. Their knowledge and skills will proactively and productively strengthen and enhance the visitor experience, to strengthen the contribution of tourism to the New Zealand economy.
The qualification will benefit the community by enriching New Zealand's tourism visitor experiences.
Graduates will be able to deliver a high-quality visitor experience across diverse organisations in the tourism and travel industries. They will be able to work independently and may also have responsibility for leadership in developing and guiding strategic business direction in the tourism and travel industries.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Tourism at this level can earn:
$29,000
Median earnings one year after study
$33,000
Median earnings two years after study
$40,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
64%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
TMI Educational Scholarships
Provided by:
Tanenuiarangi Manawatu Incorporated - The Scholarships Unit
Website:
http://www.tmi.maori.nz/Scholarships.aspx
Value:
$250 (secondary) and $5000 (tertiary) each.
First Foundation Scholarship
Provided by:
First Foundation - Student Programme Manager
Website:
http://firstfoundation.org.nz/
Value:
$12,000
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 935 832
Phone: (04) 920 2400
Fax: (04) 920 2401
Email: information@weltec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.weltec.ac.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.