Jump on board to an exciting career in tourism
Gain the basic skills and knowledge to work in various tourism job roles. A career in tourism is very rewarding and with this Certificate III in Tourism you'll have the skills you need to work in visitor information services, tour guiding and tourism operations.
You could be out in the field helping visitors experience all the top holiday spots or creating or guiding tours that they will remember forever.
North Metropolitan TAFE is the leading provider of travel and tourism studies in WA.
- Plan tourism itineraries and provide tourism visitor information
- Gain tourism destination and attractions knowledge
- Work as a guide and lead tour groups
- Use current industry reservations systems and operational technology
- Use social media for business
I have the following attributes:
- Enjoy interacting with people
- Patient and tactful
- Understanding and acceptance of different cultures
- Able to think logically
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good problem-solving skills
This course will be FREE from 1 January 2023. The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Free in '23 page for further information.
If this course is deemed competitive, you will be informed during your application via TAFE Admissions and additional entrance requirements will apply.
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
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| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees.
Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.
Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential.
If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.
- Tourist Information Officer | Tourist Adviser
- Gallery, Museum and Tour Guides
- Outdoor and Adventure Guides
Other job titles may include:
- Booking Agent | Reservations Sales Agent | Sales Consultant | Customer Service Agent
- Coach Tour Company Representative | Operations Consultant for a Tour Operator
- Guide and Salesperson in an Indigenous Cultural Centre
- Inbound Tour Coordinator | Tour operator reservation agent
- Visitor Centre Consultant | Tourism customer service attendant
- Employment at Theme Parks and Tourist Attractions
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.
Study options and next steps
Click on your preferred option below to get started with your application.
Continuous enrolment, 2023
Perth - Traineeship New Entrant
| Duration | 1 Year | ||||||||
| When | Continuous enrolment, 2023 | ||||||||
| Where | Perth | ||||||||
| How | Traineeship | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2023. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2023
Perth - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester | ||||||||
| When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||
| Where | Perth | ||||||||
| How | On campus | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2023. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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