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Travel & Tourism
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Certificate | Diploma | Advanced
Diploma |
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Course Outline : What You Will Cover |
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The ICI travel and tourism
course has been designed in conjunction with industry
representatives and helps you learn the skills you need to succeed within
the industry quickly and
conveniently. |
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Tourism
Defined |
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Definitions
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Tourism platforms
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Terminology
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Economic importance
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The
Tourism System |
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The concept of a system
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Transit region
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The destination
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The tourism industry
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The tourist
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The tourism system
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The Origin region
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The
Development of Tourism |
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Growth of tourism
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Post war tourism growth
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Long-term forecasts
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Tourist
Destinations |
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Destination image
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Global patterns of tourist
distribution
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Regional patterns of tourist
distribution
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Elements of a destination
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Tourist destinations
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The
Tourism Product |
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The
Tourism Industry |
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Tourists |
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Market segmentation
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Methods segmentation
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Consumer behaviour
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Economic
Issues in Tourism |
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The positive impacts of
tourism
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Costs/negative impacts of
tourism
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Australia’s tourism profile
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Economic issues in tourism
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Socio-cultural and Environmental
Impacts |
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Positive socio-cultural
impacts
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Generation of waste
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Introduction to
socio-cultural impacts
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Socio-cultural and
environmental impacts
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Negative socio-cultural
impacts
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Factors affecting impacts
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Dimensions of tourist-host
encounters
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Authenticity Introduction to
environmental impacts
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Positive and negative
environmental impacts
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Permanent modification
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Tourist activities
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Tourism Planning |
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Components of planning
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Tourism planning
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Approaches to tourism
planning
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Organisations involved in
planning
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The role of government in
tourism planning
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Planning in underdeveloped
countries
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Alternative Tourism |
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Food & wine tourism
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Alternative tourism
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Nature-based tourism &
ecotourism
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Caravanning
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Business tourism
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Cultural and heritage
tourism
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Sports tourism
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Seniors tourism
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Indigenous tourism
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Backpackers
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Cruise shipping
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International student and
study tourism
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Medical/scalpel tourism
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Cycling tourism
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The Future of Tourism |
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The dynamic nature of
tourism
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The future
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Forces restricting and
enabling world tourism growth
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Ecologically sustainable
development
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Sustainable tourism
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The emergence of eco-tourism
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Receive
& Process Reservations |
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Receive reservation request
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Record details of
reservation (manual and computerised)
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Update reservations
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Advise others on reservation
details
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Access & Interpret Product Information |
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Sell
Tourism Products Services |
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Source & Provide Destination
Information & Advice |
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General Destination
Information
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Recording, Storing &
Updating Destination Information
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Meeting Customer Needs for
Destination Information
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Communicating
Effectively With Tourists |
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What is communication?
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Good communication in the
tourism industry
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What to say to a tourist
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How to make a tourist feel
welcome
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Talking on the telephone
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Communication in problem
solving
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Setting Up a Tourist Business |
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Looking after the tourist
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Why start a tourism
business?
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Making the product,
providing the service
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Pricing
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Promoting my business
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Selling
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Being a good business person
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Networking
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How
Will You Benefit? |
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- Fast track your career in travel and
tourism
- Learn the inside secrets of how
to become a travel and tourism pro in months not years!
- Study a travel and tourism
course that was designed in
conjunction with the travel and
tourism industry
- Free up valuable time, don't waste time and
money travelling to classes
- Study at your own pace whenever and wherever
you are
- Have access to a tutor who works in the
industry you are training for
- Easy interest free payment plans from as low
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£25 per week
Start reaping
the benefits by enrolling today! |
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Career Prospects |
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Ever thought about making holidays
your life? If you love working with people this is the job for you.
Start a vibrant and exciting career in travel and tourism! With the
right credentials, you can gain excellent positions with the
following types of organisations:
- Domestic airlines
- International airlines
- Retail travel agencies
- Wholesale travel agents
- Regional tourist information
services
- Tourism marketing
consultancies
- Inbound tour operators
- Theme parks and tourist
attractions
- Coach tour companies
- Cruise
lines
- Conference and incentive
travel tour coordinators.
Earning Potential
The earning potential of a travel and tourism
consultant or manager depends greatly on the level of training
and experience they have. Stating salaries are around £17.000
per annum. Travel and tourism managers at the more senior end of
the industry can expect to earn £32.000 to £60.000 per annum. Your experience, the size
and location of the establishment you are working for will
naturally influence how much you earn. (Source: MyCareer)
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Course
Levels Explained / Prerequisites |
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This course leads to the awarding of either a
Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma depending on which level
you enrol at. The different levels are achieved by the amount of
course content and assessments involved within each module at the
basic (Certificate), intermediate (Diploma) and advanced (Advanced
Diploma) levels. You will be able to learn about what the difference
is between the three levels below:
- Certificate: represents a basic level
of operational knowledge with general knowledge. Suitable for
basic entry level positions.
- Diploma: qualifications recognises the
graduates capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad
range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders
typically have personal responsibility and autonomy
(semi-independence) in performing technical operations or
organising others in the workplace.
- Advanced Diploma: The graduate is able
to apply a significant range of principles and techniques across
various contexts and functions. Graduates can expect to be
involved in significant judgments, planning, and
leadership/guidance functions related to workplace products,
services, operations or procedures.
There are NO previous work or education
requirements for entry into any course level. Students may enrol
directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without
completing lower ranked qualifications. Graduates can expect higher
course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and
skill capabilities. |
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Course Length |
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(Source:
2008 Student Graduation Statistics) |
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The average time within which students complete
studies is:
- Certificate Level - 14 weeks,
- Diploma Level - 24
weeks,
- Advanced Diploma Level - 31
weeks.
ICI courses allow you to study at your own
pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine
the pace of the course and within which time period you will
ultimately complete your studies in.
- Completing your course with ICI is
flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of
months. You complete activities and submit assignments
whenever you are ready.
- The maximum time given to complete a
program is three years.
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Study Mode :
Distance Learning |
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This entire course is carried out via Distance
Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance
learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other
commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish
to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a
timetable.
Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course
is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance,
assessments takes place whenever and wherever you are in the country
or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit
your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you’ll never endure a pop quiz,
spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars travelling, and never
be late with an assignment or for class.
Enrolments statistics reveal that students from the following
categories are currently taking advantage of the distance learning
experience at ICI:
- Government, business & industry
employers 32%
- High school leavers 20%
- Individuals looking to start a
business or change career paths 18%
- Individuals already in the
industry looking to formalise and/or update knowledge and seek a
promotion
11%
- Military personal 11%
- Stay at home mothers 8%
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Recognition & Accreditation |
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 This
course is recognised and accredited by the
International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC).
The courses offered by ICI are unique as they take a very "hands on"
approach. Our courses are not designed to teach you just the
"theory" behind the industry - they are written and tutored by
industry professionals and will fast-track you into a new career of
your choice.
Various government departments and business's have
enrolled their own staff with ICI for further training and
development and is a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition
by employers and industry. The following
is a partial list of companies and government departments which have
enrolled staff into ICI courses:
- Ministry of Defence,
- Microsoft,
- Vodafone,
- Navman Technologies,
- Colliers International,
- Mitsubishi Corporation,
- Pearson Education,
- Royal Mail
- Brookfield Multiplex,
- Accor,
- BBC,
- British Airways,
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- Barclays Bank,
- HSBC Bank
- American Express,
- RBS
- Workplace Authority,
- Centacare Employment Group,
- MAX Employment,
- Employment Directions Network,
- Calvin Klein,
- Coca-Cola Amitil,
- Shell
- and many more...
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How
Does it Work? - The ICI Learning Experience |
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Click Here to
learn how the typical ICI student experience goes from enrolment to
graduation (Pop Up Window). |
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Already in the Profession or Industry? |
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This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating
existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating
your industry skills and contributing towards your professional
development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take
towards working towards gaining a promotion or better paid position.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long
as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities. |
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What Do I Get? |
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 All
materials essential for course completion are included in the cost
of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students receive:
- All required study materials and course notes
- Practical assignment projects with constructive
tutor feedback
- Industry based tutor who will service all of your
course and career questions and guidance needs
- UNESCO endorsed Student ID card giving students
access to thousands of discounts both at home and overseas! Save on
transport, accommodation, communications, food, shopping, movies and
more!
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successful completion of the course you will receive:
- A graduation certificate officially
recognizing your successful completion of studies and
qualifications as a travel and tourism consultant, manager or
operator
- Transcripts indicating units completed
- Letter of recommendation and validation for
current and future employers
- Post-nominal letters placed after your name
which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification. For
example: John Smith, DipTT
- Job search assistance: Graduate Career
Services Program (Click
to learn more).
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Student Testimonials & Survey |
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 I
learned so much from this program! Thank you for the help and
practice in teaching me about travel and tourism management.
- Jacky McCurdy |
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Your program gave me the flexibility
to fit my lifestyle around my family. It was also so affordable
which made it possible for me to study.
- Emma Nation
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student testimonials
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Cut
Off Date for the Next Intake |
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is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand
and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.
Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the
Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your
course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course its
at your own pace and you determine when you finish. Don't miss out.
Enrol today! |
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Course Investment &
Payment Plans - How Do I Get Started? |
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the Enrol Now
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and towards a new career – in a matter of days! |
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