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Certificate III in Travel

This qualification prepares you to plan and book travel for customers, either in an office or shopfront, for a corporate travel company or online agency.

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How long it takes
4 to 18 months
full time at TAFE NSW
What it costs
From $2,130
Subsidised at TAFE NSW, full fee up to $8,490
How you can study
Online or on campus
Main job
Travel Agent
$69,200 median pay, In demand
Taught by
11 providers
Every state and territory

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate III in Travel asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in travel and other places
  • good communication skills for dealing with customers
  • an eye for detail when checking bookings and fares
  • patience and accuracy with computer systems

Before you start

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Where this course can take you

Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.

Jobs you can do with it

  • Travel Agent

    Travel agents research, price and book flights, accommodation and itineraries for clients, then handle the changes when plans shift mid-trip.

    What else you need

    Complete the qualification and its stated entry and workplace requirements; check employer-specific requirements.

    Median pay$69,200

    In demand

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

What it costs

Subsidised place

From $2,130

at TAFE NSW. Whether you get a subsidised place depends on your state, residency, age and earlier study.

Paying the full fee

$6,600 to $8,490

across the TAFEs listed below. Private providers set their own fees.

  • TAFE NSWNSW

    Subsidised
    $2,130
    Concession
    $240
    Full fee
    $8,490
    How long
    4 to 18 months

  • TAFE QueenslandQLD

    Subsidised
    $3,690
    Concession
    $2,720
    Full fee
    $6,600

Fees as each TAFE shows them on its website, read 20 September 2026. Private providers set their own fees.

Where you can study this course

There are 11 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

17 units: 12 that everyone takes and 5 you choose.

  • Sourcing travel industry information
  • Reading product and fare information
  • Advising on Australian destinations
  • Advising on international destinations
  • Building customer quotes
  • Booking systems and reservations
See all 12 core units

Core units

Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

It prepares you to plan and book travel for customers, in an office or shopfront, for a corporate travel company or online agency. You work with some independence or under limited supervision. It can lead to roles like Travel Agent or Visitor Information Officer.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.

Related courses

The national training register, training.gov.au. TAFE course pages, read 20 September 2026. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.