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A specialised training course for those who want to be involved in this exciting and growing market. If you would like a career involved in the organising, planning and managing of Conferences, Events, Banquets and MORE, then this course will help you to achieve your goal.

Travel & Tourism Subjects

• Identify and self-evaluate the demands of a specific role in a tourism workplace 23755
• Demonstrate knowledge of communication and customer service theory in a tourism workplace 23758
• Provide customer service experiences in a tourism workplace 23759
• Describe the legal rights & responsibilities of employees & employers in a tourism workplace 23768
• Demonstrate knowledge of the tourism industry 23766
• Demonstrate verbal communication in a wide range of tourism contexts 23764
• Demonstrate knowledge of the sales function within tourism workplace 23769
• Perform calculations for a tourism workplace 18237
• Demonstrate knowledge of teamwork 24873
• Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination 18212
• Demonstrate knowledge of specific NZ regions as tourist destinations 18228
• Sell, process, and advise foreign exchange for travel 3750
• Demonstrate cross cultural communication skills 18226
• Demonstrate knowledge of ground terminology and products used in the travel industry 25193
• Produce and check numerical documents for the travel industry 25194
• Explain travel brochures and travel-related documents 25195
• Identify and access travel product information and travel-related information 25503
• Process short haul ground travel requirements using a computer reservation system 25506
• Demonstrate knowledge of work travel geography 25508
• Provide quotations, complete reservations, and process travel arrangements for customers in a retail travel environment 25499
• Demonstrate knowledge of retail travel operations 25504
• Process short haul air travel requirements using a computer reservation system 25505
• Use a travel management system to manage client files and process travel arrangements for clients 25507
• Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a tourist destination 18211
• Demonstrate knowledge of wholesale travel operations 25509
• Advise on and sell travel insurance 18220

Computing and Business Subjects

• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a personal computer 2780
• Manage and project data in a personal computer 2781
• Produce information using word processing functions 112
• Create a computer spreadsheet to provide a solution for organisation use 2785
• Use computer technology to research and present a topic 5948
• Discuss the social implications of information technology 5968
• Produce desktop published documents for organisation use 2789
• Produce documents for a workplace using a computer 24872

Preparation for Employment Subjects

• Curriculum Vitae
• Interview Techniques
• Strategies for Employment
• Personal Presentation

Plus Certificate in Conference & Events Planning

Level 4 Subjects

• Apply skills and qualities of a salesperson in a retail or distribution environment 11831
• Demonstrate knowledge of the structure & function of the conventions & incentives industry 15681
• Demonstrate knowledge of the banquet process for a conventions and incentives industry project 15699
• Research and market a group tour 18222
• Sell tourism and travel products to customers & demonstrate knowledge of customer databases 18225
• Develop personal plans for a work role in a tourism and travel industry environment 5070
• Work in a team in a tourism and travel situation 18224
• Demonstrate knowledge of legislation relating to the tourism and travel industry 20489
• Produce and distribute promotional materials in a retail or distribution environment 67
• Sell and process travel requests 18283

Qualifications Achieved

• Sir George Seymour College – Certificate in Travel, Tourism & Business
• National Certificate in Tourism (Core Skills) Level 3
• National Certificate in Travel Level 3
• National Certificate in Computing Level 3
• Amadeus Certificate
• Sir George Seymour College – Certificate in Conference and Event Planning Level 4
• National Certificate in Tourism Conventions and Incentives

SPECIAL FEATURES

Experience New Zealand

This New Zealand familiarisation trip offers you the chance to experience the best of New Zealand tourism.  To be eligible you simply need to be on track for graduation and be meeting the attendance requirements.  You may find yourself at a destination such as the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Nelson or Queenstown.  This exciting trip allows you to experience every aspect of the tourism industry, from different forms of transportation and accommodation, through to attractions, activities and shows.  Climb the Harbour Bridge, soak in a hot pool, go bungy jumping, jet boating or luging, what will you do?  This three day trip is included in the cost of the course. 

Distinction Student

Are you wanting to be the best and have the travel and tourism industry recognise your abilities? Sir George Seymour offers top performing students the opportunity to excel. A Distinction student is a student who has attended class every day and has passed all the unit and modules in the qualification. These students then go forward to sit two distinction exams – one written and one practical to become one of the elite group of students known as Distinction Students. This achievement is recognised both at graduation and through the presentation of an exclusive certificate.

Event Co-ordination

Relish the opportunity to organise your own amazing event. As part of the course your team will be responsible for planning, budgeting, organising food and beverage as well as entertainment for a stunning event such as a mid winter Christmas party, great race or gala graduation.