Program Overview

The NATED Tourism Management program is designed to prepare students for exciting careers in the dynamic tourism and hospitality industry. This comprehensive program provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in tourism operations, destination management, and customer service excellence.

Program Duration

The program is structured in semester formats, allowing for efficient progression:

• N4-N6 Studies: 6 months per level (18 months total)
• Practical Component: 18 months of documented workplace experience (for National Diploma)

Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admission must satisfy the following academic criteria:

• Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification

Curriculum Framework

Practical Training Component

The program incorporates extensive practical training to develop essential professional competencies:

• Tourism operations and management
• Customer service excellence
• Destination marketing and management
• Tour planning and coordination
• Travel documentation and procedures

Career Trajectories

Graduates of this program are positioned to pursue diverse career paths in the tourism industry:

Academic Progression

Upon successful completion of this qualification, students may advance to:

• National N Diploma in Tourism Management (after N6 + 18 months work experience)
• Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management (NQF Level 7)
• Bachelor of Tourism Management (with bridging courses)

Our Campuses

This program is offered at the following campus:

• Waterval Boven Campus

How to Apply

Applications for this program are open from September to November each year for the following academic year.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: 30 November
• Registration: January
• Academic Year Begins: February

Contact Information

For more information about this program, please contact:

• +27 13 690 1430
• tourism@ntc.edu.za
• Waterval Boven Campus, Nkangala TVET College