INTERNATIONAL

Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management

CRICOS Code: 114657M
National Code: SIT50122

2025 2026

Description

Do you love travel and want to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? The exciting world of travel and tourism is for you. Gain the skills you need to work in a travel agency, a tour operator, a tourism authority, a cruise company or airline, or a visitor information centre. From wineries and art galleries to local and international travel, you’ll graduate ready to work. Learn about customer service, tour operations, managing a team in the workplace, budgets and finance, and sales and marketing. The Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management is your ticket to success.

Duration (incl. holidays)

Semester(s)

Teaching Duration

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52 weeks

40 weeks

Tourism or Travel Manager

International Applications

Campus / Location

Study Mode

Contact Hours

Study Load

Commences

Scheduled

Regency Park

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

20 hours per week

Full Time

January, July

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

Course Admission Requirements
(for International Applications)

Academic IELTS score of 6.0 Overall with minimum of 5.0 in all bands or equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or overseas equivalent or Certificate III in Tourism.

Course Notes

International students may wish to complete a tourism package consisting of the Certificate III in Tourism and the Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management for a total duration of 1 academic year (2 semesters). Students will receive a COE and a parchment for both courses within the package.
Students choosing to undertake the Certificate III and Diploma package will study 1 units of the Diploma during Term 2/4 of their 1st semester of the package (the Certificate III semester) and study the remaining units (11) during the 2nd semester of the package. 13 units from the Certificate III will receive credit into the diploma.

Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

Duration

Tuition Fees

Incidental Fees^*

Semester 1

AUD $8217

AUD $160^*

Semester 2

AUD $8218

Fee Totals

AUD $16435

AUD $160^*

Total Course Cost

AUD $16595

* Students will be required to purchase a name badge (approximately A$10) unless already purchased for the previous course and pay an extra $A150 (approximately) for excursions during the course. Details for these expenses will be provided closer to or on commencement.

Note: TAFE SA course tuition and other fees/costs are subject to regular increases and are reviewed annually. TAFE SA accepts applications for courses commencing beyond the current year, course, tuition and other fees/costs for these years will apply once published. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to alter, amend or delete any fee, course, admission requirement, mode of delivery, duration or other arrangement without prior notice. If the study duration is extended beyond the period of the student’s visa the student will be liable for visa and related costs, eg medical examinations, OSHC and living expenses.

Overseas Students Health Cover

All overseas students are required to have Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Students Health Cover.

Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

This qualification provides a pathway to work in many travel and tourism industry sectors as a departmental or small business manager. The diversity of employers includes travel agencies, tour wholesalers, tour operators, inbound tour operators, tourist attractions, visitor information centres, and other tourism businesses. Possible job titles include inbound groups manager, inbound sales manager, incentives manager, tour operations manager, marketing manager, product development manager, reservations manager, travel agency manager, sales manager, visitor information centre manager.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management (SIT50122)
This course provides skills in managing diversity, customer service, managing conflict, finances and budgeting, leadership, business relationships and workplace safety. To complete the qualification, you are required to complete all 13 core units and 10 elective units.

90%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

87%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

Core

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Develop and manage quality customer service practices	30	SABXG	SITXCCS016
Enhance customer service experiences	40	SABXH	SITXCCS015
Establish and conduct business relationships	60	SABXK	SITXMGT005
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices	30	SABXA	SITXWHS007
Interpret financial information	60	SABXM	SITXFIN008
Lead and manage people	60	SABWY	SITXHRM009
Lead diversity and inclusion	60	FADKD	BSBTWK501
Manage conflict	20	SABWT	SITXCOM010
Manage finances within a budget	30	SABWW	SITXFIN009
Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting	60	SABXS	SIRXOSM007
Monitor work operations	20	SABWZ	SITXMGT004
Prepare and monitor budgets	30	SABXW	SITXFIN010
Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry	25	SABYG	SITTIND003

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Access and interpret product information	65	SABXC	SITTTVL001
Book tourism products and process documentation	80	SABXD	SITTTVL006
Coordinate marketing activities	30	SABXF	SITXMPR012
Lead tour groups	30	SACAG	SITTGDE016
Prepare customer quotations	30	SABXY	SITTTVL005
Provide advice on Australian destinations	40	SABXZ	SITTTVL003
Provide advice on international destinations	45	SABYA	SITTTVL002
Provide specialist advice on cruises	30	SACAB	SITTTVL011
Use a computerised reservations or operations system	120	SABYH	SITTTVL007

Living in Adelaide

The city created for students

You will never find another city like Adelaide. With welcoming locals, it is the perfect place for you to study, live and enjoy.

A student city

Adelaide is home to over 30,000 international students and has a strong and growing reputation as an education city. In addition to TAFE SA, Adelaide is home to six world-leading universities: The University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, Torrens University Australia and CQ University Australia.

Safe

Adelaide’s crime rates are the lowest in the country and for that reason, Adelaide has previously been named the safest city in Australia.

Beach Culture

Adelaide’s pristine sandy beaches are just a 20 minute tram ride from the city centre. On hot summer days, you can study in the day and take the tram to have dinner at the beach and watch the sunset with friends.

Live centrally

Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia making it often possible for students to live in the heart of the city or just outside. This means more time is spent studying and less time travelling.

Delicious!

Adelaide is known for its cafe culture, with more cafes and restaurants by population than any other city in Australia. In recent years, Adelaide has also developed a vibrant and varied bar scene. The city is big enough that you will struggle to visit all of the places you would like to drink and eat in during in your first year of study. Our mix of cultures means there’s likely to be a supermarket that sells food from your home country too.

Easy to get around

Adelaide is a flat city so it is ideal for walking or cycling. Its grid layout makes it almost impossible to get lost! There are free trams and buses around the city centre. International students can show their ID to get cheaper tickets.

Festivals

Adelaide is known for its festivals, which are famous around the world. WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and Cabaret Festival are just some of the international arts and music festivals that keep the city buzzing

Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study

Adelaide is recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. In 2014, Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel book ranked Adelaide in the global top ten. For the last four years Adelaide has been ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Beautiful weather

Adelaide has four distinct seasons, with moderate winters and warm to hot summers. In winter you will need woolly jumpers and jackets and in summer, shorts and t-shirts. The heat in South Australia is dry, rather than humid.