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Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management

This diploma is for people who already know their way around travel and tourism and want to move into managing others, or run a small operation of their own.

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How long it takes
4 to 24 months
full time at TAFE NSW
What it costs
From $8,880
Subsidised at TAFE Queensland, full fee up to $12,675
How you can study
Online or on campus
Taught by
13 providers
7 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in travel and tourism
  • confidence leading and supporting a team
  • good communication skills with customers and staff
  • a practical head for budgets and day to day operations

Before you start

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs this course can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • Caravan Park Manager

    Caravan park managers run the day to day operations of a holiday park, keeping guests, amenities and grounds safe, clean and profitable.

    Median pay$79,000

  • Travel Agency Manager

    Travel agency managers run the day-to-day of a retail or corporate travel business, leading a small team and keeping bookings, supplier deals and margins on track.

    Median pay$90,000 (estimate)

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

What it costs

Subsidised place

From $8,880

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

Paying the full fee

$12,675

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

  • TAFE QueenslandQLD

    Subsidised
    $8,880
    Concession
    $7,730
    Full fee
    $12,675

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 13 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

23 units: 13 that everyone takes and 10 you choose.

  • Leading and managing staff
  • Managing budgets and finances
  • Customer service standards
  • Handling conflict and complaints
  • Work health and safety
  • Building business relationships
See all 13 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 is for people who already know travel and tourism and want to manage others or run a small operation. You learn to lead a team, manage budgets, handle customer service, conflict, safety, online reputation and supplier relationships.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. 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.