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Diploma of Applied Arts
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
Duration: 5 semesters plus 8 week work term
Program Description
The Travel, Tourism and Hospitality program will immerse students into one of the most dynamic fast-paced industries on the globe. This CITC (Canadian Institute of Travel Counselors) Level II endorsed program prepares students to work in various sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Students prepare to become professional travel counsellors while being exposed to tourist activities and opportunities in the tourism and hospitality industry. The program provides exposure to all aspects of the industry including reservations, hotels, bed and breakfasts, marketing, etc. Students will participate in the CITC Knowledge Exam to begin the process of industry recognition early in their career. This industry standard examination is separate from course examinations required for the Diploma of Applied Arts from Academy Canada.
Program Courses
COFR Conversational French
ITHO Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
KEBO Keyboarding I, II, III, IV, V
TPCO Tour Planning and Conducting
FHMA Facility and Hospitality Management
BUFU Business Fundamentals
CT01 Communications Technology and the Internet
BEBK Bed and Breakfast Operations
MSEP Meeting and Special Events Planning
HURE Human Relations
STSU Student Success
TISE Tourism Information Services
RFTK Reservations,Fares and Ticketing (includes international)
APLO Automation - Apollo
WOD1 World Destinations I
WOD2 World Destinations II
PTCO Professional Travel Counselling
CSGE Communication Skills
NEDE Newfoundland and Labrador Destinations
HFOP Hotel Front Office Procedures
SPNT Special Needs Traveler
THMK Tourism/Hospitality/Marketing
CSSE Customer Sales and Service
WP01 Word Processing
RFSM Restaurant and Food Service Management
ACMA Marine Transportation
ACLE Legal Guidelines
WHMIS
Back Injury Prevention
Standard First Aid
SuperHost Atlantic
Tourism Public Policy Seminar
Tourism Industry Forum
Responsible Alcohol Service
Work Term
Employment Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality program, which includes a work term, graduates are qualified to work in a variety of travel, tourism and hospitality related occupations and are well prepared with the combined study of world destinations, tourism and hospitality courses as well as customer service and selling. Graduates may be eligible (depending on specific hiring practices) for employment in all fields of travel planning as well as tourism promotion and planning.
Entrance Requirements
High School Graduates or Equivalent
High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances students who do not meet the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.
Mature Students
Mature students are eligible for admission to the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality program. These students must be at least 19 years of age, complete an application form, provide a copy of recent marks and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.
For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000.
Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.
Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.
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