National Diploma in Tourism (N4 – N6)
Diploma in Tourism is intending to provide entry-level vocational preparation and applied specialization in the tourism field. Graduates would be competent in using a variety of technical management and practical skills in the daily operations of a tourism establishment.
Key Features
- Fully-accredited, successful registered qualifications
- Flexible learning environment
- Online student community
- Quality education
- Cost-effective
- Set your own pace
- Remote accessibility to online resources
Admission Requirements
- Grade 12 or its equivalent
- An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
- National Certificate (N3)
- International students with a Senior School Certificate can apply
Method of Study
- Online
- Full Time
- Part-TIme
- Correspondence
Purpose
The purpose of the Diploma in Tourism Management is to afford undergraduate students with quality education and skills that they are able to implement within the tourism sector. The graduate will have the appropriate knowledge to successfully bridge the gap of a quality workforce in the Tourism sector. The programme provides greater career opportunities in entry-level positions of different functional roles in the Tourism sector.
The Diploma is directed at those currently employed within the tourism industry as well as those aspiring to enter into the tourism industry, specifically focusing on post matric students who aim to enter into this industry.
The programmes aims to develop graduates with practical skills required to effectively perform their duties. Through the coursework, the programme in turn aims to develop potential entrepreneurs within the tourism industry who will effectively contribute to the economy of our country and enhance promote the effective application of skills and knowledge within the fast-paced tourism industry whilst addressing issues of unemployment in South Africa.
Award
A student will qualify for a National N Diploma in Tourism on completion of a minimum of 12 subjects, ranging from N4 – N6, together with a minimum of 18 months in-service training.
The College assists students with in service training as part of the learner support programme
Exmination & Certifications
DAM Technical College has two examination centres where student write the final examinations of the Nated N courses these are
- Pretoria Campus Examination Centre no. 899998801
- Braamfontein (Johannesburg) Campus Examination Centre no 8999990879
Certification Body: Department of Education
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Tourism Management programme, the student should be able to:
- Events Coordinator
- Destination Marketing Officer
- Guest Relations Officer
- Accommodation Coordinator
- Tour Group Operator
- Tourism Marketing Coordinator
- Tourism Information Centre Coordinator
- Travel Agency Coordinator
- Tour Coordinator
- Customer Service Coordinator
- Hotel Operation Coordinator or Administrator
Programme structure
Duration: 1 year
First Semester Modules
- Travel office Procedures N4
- Tourism Communication N4
- Tourist Destinations N4
- Travel Services N4
Second Semester Modules
- Travel office Procedures N5
- Tourism Communication N5
- Tourist Destinations N5
- Travel Services N5
Second Year First Semester Modules
- Travel office Procedures N6
- Tourism Communication N6
- Travel Services N6
- Hotel Reception N6
