National Certificate: Tourism
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Level 3 |
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Science of Tourism
Client Services and Human Relations
Sustainable Tourism in SA
OPTIONAL
Tourism Operations |
Science of Tourism
Client Services and Human Relations
Sustainable Tourism in SA and Regional Travel
OPTIONAL
Tourism Operations |
Science of Tourism
Client Services and Human Relations
Sustainable Tourism in SA and International Travel
OPTIONAL
Tourism Operations |
What is Tourism in a nutshell?
In a nutshell the tourism certificate programme covers tourism principles like tour guiding, tour operators and game rangers together with any public relations related vocation in the tourism and hospitality industry. This programme integrates academic knowledge and theory with practical skills and values.
Which are the fundamental subjects?
The 3 fundamental subjects are:
- Language which must at least be a language of teaching and learning,
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and
- Life Orientation.
What are the vocational subjects in Tourism?
The vocational subjects in Tourism are:
- Science of Tourism
- Client Services and Human Relations
- Sustainable Tourism in SA
- Tourism Operations
These subjects are offered at each of the different NQF Levels of study in the National Certificate (Tourism) qualification.
What Vocational activities would this give you access to?
The holder of the National Certificate (Tourism) will be able to:
- Work as a tour guide
- Own a tourism business
- Drive Tourists around
- Work at a hotel
- Work at a casino
- Provide an opportunity to Market South Africa
- Work at a game reserve etc
What are the career opportunities after completing the National Certificate (Tourism)?
The National Certificate (Tourism) provides an opportunity to access any one of the careers listed below:
- Conference and Events Planner
- Tourism Development Officer
- Transportation Manager
- Travel Counselor
- Game Ranger
- Adventure Guide
- Safari Operator
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