Careers in Travel and Tourism Silver

The International Travel College (ITC) is the premium supplier of training courses for the airline, airport, travel and tourism industries. Winners of three New Zealand Tourism Awards, in recognition by the industry of our excellence in travel & tourism training. ITC is registered and accredited with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), the International Air Transport Association (IATA/UFTAA), CODECO, ISO and Microsoft.

Highlights /Why us?

Studying Online means you can study when you like, for as long as you like, wherever you like. In fact, if you can access a device connected to the internet, simply log in and away you go: during your bus trip on your mobile, when you’re at lunch on your iPad, or from your laptop. These courses work on all devices.

You might be generally interested, or your employer might like you to expand your knowledge. These courses cater for all options & interests!

Our courses cover everything from flight attending through to ground handling,
cruising, tour guiding, customer service and lots more! Simply select the topic that you’d like to study, and if you like what you see you can make an online purchase and start studying!

Research found that our industry partners suggested “ITC should offer training which leads to a Certificate, gives staff and in fact the whole industry an opportunity to up-skill, so that everyone gains: the employee, the employer, the traveller, and the industry as a whole.” These online courses cater exactly to the needs our key industry partners have identified.

The courses contain a broad selection of lessons which include valuable information, industry references, online links, video clips, maps and more. In fact everything that relates to the topic you’ve selected. Each Silver and Gold course option also contains a set of assessment questions which, when completed correctly, leads to the award of an ITC Online Training Certificate of Completion. Great for your CV, & excellent for your career opportunities!

You will be able to access your course on your computer, laptop, tablet, and mobile
phone!

Course Overview

Are you looking for a Career in the Travel, Tourism or even the Airline industry? Then this is the information you are looking for. This course includes information about how these industries work, who is involved, and how you can get your ‘foot in the door’ with one of the companies represented in the interesting travel and tourism sector.

The SILVER course includes 20 lessons with valuable information, several quizzes, and a final assessment. Upon completion of the SILVER course we will issue you with a Certificate of Completion. The Travel and Tourism Industry is one of the largest industries in the world providing employment to millions of people worldwide in areas such as government tourism departments, immigration and customs services, travel agencies, airlines, tour operators, suppliers of accommodation, transport, attractions, activities and a huge range of associated services. Travel and Tourism offers great career opportunities!

These are fun, vibrant and fast changing industries who continue to grow as the worlds’ population grows, new countries develop their tourism potential, and developments in aviation make far flung destinations cheaper and easier to access.

You can complete this course on any device: smartphone, iPhone, tablet, iPad, Mac notebook, PC laptop, and any computer.

Program Outline/Syllabus

Lessons

Careers in Travel & Tourism – Domestic, Inbound & Outbound Tourism
This lesson helps you understand the difference between domestic, inbound and outbound tourism
Careers in Travel & Tourism – Types of Tourism
Learn how many different types of tourism there are and current popular trends.

Careers in Travel & Tourism – The Travel Industry
This lesson teaches you to know the difference between Travel and Tourism.

Careers in Travel & Tourism – Types of Travel Agents
Know more about the different types of Travel Agents and the roles they play.

Careers in Travel & Tourism – The Business of Travel Agents
This lesson highlights the roles of various travel agents, both in New Zealand and overseas and considers how technology will impact on their role.

Careers in Travel & Tourism – Tour Operators/Wholesalers
What does a wholesaler do and how to they operate in the industry? Find out in this lesson.

Careers in Travel & Tourism – Getting a job in the Travel Industry
Learn what skills and knowledge you will need to secure a great job in the Travel industry.

Careers in Travel & Tourism – Getting a job in the Tourism Industry
Are you a great candidate for the Tourism industry? Find out what employers are looking for in this lesson.

Careers in Travel & Tourism – The variety of roles in the Travel & Tourism Industry
Do you know what role you want to take in the industry? Find out about the large variety of job opportunities available to you when you work in this fascinating and exciting industry.

Careers in Travel & Tourism – Career Preparation Overview
In this lesson learn guidelines to help you successfully apply for, and secure your dream role.

Careers in Travel & Tourism – Company Recruitment Processes
A useful overview of company recruitment processes. Find out what you need to know and how to prepare when applying for vacancies online.

Careers in Travel & Tourism – CV Preparation
Want to make the best first impression with a potential employer? Learn what to put into your CV, and what to leave out!

Careers in Travel & Tourism – CV Layout and Content
Find out how you should layout your CV and what information to use.

Careers in Travel & Tourism – Education and Employment History for your CV
In this lesson you will learn more about the layout of your CV and, in particular, how to best present your employment and education history.

Careers in Travel & Tourism – Emails and Interviews
In this lesson, understand what message you are sending with your Emails and what you can expect from your interview.

Careers in Travel & Tourism – Interview Preparation
Congratulations, you’ve secured an interview but how do you fully prepare to be at your best? Find out in this lesson.

Careers in Travel & Tourism – During the Interview
Learn what to say and do in an interview to make the best impression, and encourage a job offer!

Careers in Travel & Tourism – Interview Tips
This lesson includes some must have advice and ideas for putting your ‘best foot forward’.

Careers in Travel & Tourism – Time to get started
In this lesson you will be provided with information designed to help you make the next move. Where are you going next?

Assignments/Tests – 

At the end of the lessons on each Silver or Gold course, you will find an assessment quiz. You need to first read through all lessons. A blue, oblong tab will appear at the end of the last lesson, “Take this lesson quiz”. Click on this to complete or resit your assessment quiz. Ideally, you score 80%, or more, in your assessment quiz. If you
scored less than 80% on your first attempt, we would like you to resit the assessment quiz to see if you can score higher on your second attempt.

What will I learn?-

• The aviation industry & airlines
• Ticketing, passports & visas
• Baggage allowance & airport security
• Passenger handling & customer service
• Careers, CVs and job hunting