Higher Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism
Build practical skills. Prepare for a changing world.
Your programme
What is this programme?
The Higher Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism develops the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to succeed in guest-facing hospitality and tourism environments.
You'll gain experience in hospitality operations, tourism fundamentals, guest services and workplace practice while building a strong foundation for employment or further study.
Why choose this programme?
Learn by doing. Graduate career ready.
Build practical hospitality and tourism skills through applied, hands-on learning.
Develop an understanding of guest services, tourism operations and sustainable business practices.
Gain knowledge that supports hospitality management, events coordination and community tourism initiatives.
Create a pathway into further studies in hospitality management and related tourism fields.
Graduate with Proof.
Graduate with proof, not just a qualification, through NGI Accelerate, which enables you to build additional certifications and a stronger professional profile while you study.
Where this can take you
Career opportunities with real range.
Your learning journey
Key areas of study year by year.
Progress from core foundations to applied professional capability.
Learn the essential principles and tools of hospitality and tourism.
- Introduction to Hospitality
- Tourism Fundamentals
- Guest Services Management
- Food and Beverage Operations
- Hospitality Communication
- Computer Applications
Apply knowledge to increasingly complex industry contexts.
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Destination Marketing
- Sustainable Tourism
- Hospitality Operations
- Entrepreneurship Basics
- Workplace Experience
Consolidate advanced and workplace-ready capability.
- Advanced Guest Relations
- Tourism Policy and Planning
- Digital Hospitality
- Industry Project
- Professional Practice
- Work-Integrated Learning
Your route in
Admission requirements made clear.
You can qualify through one of the following entry pathways.
National Senior Certificate
NSC with Diploma admission.
National Certificate Vocational
NCV with Diploma admission endorsement and required language requirements.
Relevant prior qualification
A relevant Higher Certificate or equivalent qualification may be considered.
Connect with an advisor to understand the route that applies to you.
