What is TOURISM?
This course equips you with the fundamental knowledge and skills that you need to navigate the tourism industry. Studying this course may be a good option if you want to develop the skills required to effectively and efficiently work in the tourism industry.
TOURISM At Thekwini TVET College
Duration
Each level takes 6 Months full-time to complete (a total of 18 months to complete the theory) and then 18 months practical in industry. Generally, it takes 3 years to qualify for a National Diploma.
Description
Students complete three certificates (N4-N6) and 18 months of in-service training, at the end of which a National N Diploma in Business Management is awarded if the student meets all the relevant criteria.
Admission Requirements
A National Senior Certificate with Diploma admission – A minimum of 30% for English coupled with a minimum of 40% for four (4) x 20 credit subjects; OR
An NC(V) with Diploma admission – A minimum of 50% in English on either First Additional Language or Home Language level AND Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy AND Life Orientation – a minimum of 60% in the three (3) compulsory vocational subjects is required; OR
An SC (without endorsement) or equivalent – A minimum of five (5) subjects must be passed; OR
A Higher Certificate, an Advanced Certificate in a cognate field; OR
Mature Age Exemption:
• Candidates must have attempted Matric/Grade 12, reached the age of 23 before or during the first year of registration with three years’ work experience and a proven ability relating to the proposed program as well as adequate communicative skills; OR
• Candidates must have reached the age of 45 before or during the first year of registration.
Job options
Air cabin crew
Holiday representative
Hotel manager
Tour manager
Tourism officer
Tourist information center manager
Travel agency manager