Course Description

As we trend more towards a globally-minded experience economy, the need for more well- educated workers in the hospitality and tourism industry grows. Hospitality is one of the largest industries in the world with countless possibilities for careers in management of hotels, food and beverages, event planning, and tourism. The design of the qualification is such that if taken sequentially with related N courses i.e., N4 – N6, it enables learners to progressively obtain the National N Diploma once the required practical work component is completed.

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 (Pure Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy/ Business Studies, Accounting, Consumer Science, Geography & Tourism).
• NCV Level 4
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Programme Outline

First Year 1st Semester Subjects:

• Tourism Communication N4
• Tourist Destination N4
• Travel Office Procedures N4
• Travel Services N4

First Year 2nd Semester Subjects:

• Tourism Communication N5
• Tourist Destination N5
• Travel Office Procedures N5
• Travel Services N5

Second Year 1st Semester Subjects:

• Hotel Reception N6
• Tourist Destination N6
• Travel Office Procedures N6
• Travel Services N6

Programme Duration

• Full time: 18 Months (6 Months per Level)

Examination

• Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) is the only Examination body responsible to set and administer National Examinations.

• Only students who have registered and complied with the administration requirement will be allowed to write examination.

Learner Material

• A list of textbooks will be provided by the Campus Academic Department.
• All textbooks are excluded from the tuition fees.

Pricing

Enquire at campus for a current programme pricelist.

* Excludes external fees and identified textbooks if applicable.

Additional Costs

• There are additional costs such as text books, etc. Additional assessment fees may be applicable.

Results And Certification

• Certificates and diplomas are issued by the DHET.
• All qualifications are nationally recognised by industry and universities
• All result letters will only be issued by the DHET
• Release of statements of results and certificates are dependent on DHET timelines.

Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a:

• National Certificate at each level N3, N4, N5, N6
• National N Diploma in Tourism Management (on completion of N4-N6 and 18 months of in-service training).

Articulation

A candidate who has successfully completed the N4, N5 and N6 Certificates, may pursue the following path to obtain the National N Diploma, as per Report 191 by the DHET. The candidate must have:

• A minimum of 12 advanced instructional offerings, with at least a pass in three instructional offerings in each of the following levels: N4, N5, and N6, but with a maximum of five N4 instructional offerings.

• 2 instructional offerings at N6 level must be relevant to the candidate’s vocation.
• The candidate must obtain work experience of 18 months in the industry that has as its main function the practical execution of the 2 instructional offerings mentioned above.

Career Opportunities

• Airline Ground Crew
• Tour Operator
• Reservation Agents
• Junior Travel Consultants
• Tourism Information Officer
• Cruise Consultant
• Front Office/Reservation Officers in the accommodation sector.