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NEW ZEALAND
CERTIFICATE IN TRAVEL

LEVEL

04

NZ Certificate Travel Level 4 prepares students for success in the Travel industry, empowering them to excel in Travel Agencies.

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CREDITS

20

WEEKS

20 HOURS PER WEEK

NEW 2026 HYBRID LEARNING OPTION
9AM - 2.30PM: 2 days per week (on campus)
2 HOURS: 2 days per week (online)

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Class times are subject to change under the discretion of Crown Institute of Studies

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COURSE OUTLINE

Graduates will have the skills and expertise to start in the Travel Industry and immediately contribute to their chosen organisation. You will learn the fundamentals of Amadeus, one of the most widely used reservations systems in the travel. The course covers selling and marketing skills, customer service, world geography, cruising & airline terminology. You will also visit tourist facilities such as Auckland International Airport, Maritime Museum, and cruise ship facilities.

Course Delivery Method:

Face to face in a classroom setting, with elements of blended online learning.

Highlights:

 

Students who successfully complete one year of study will be eligible to apply for an exclusive internship with Disney! This is a limited-seat opportunity, only a select few will be chosen to experience the magic of working with one of the world’s most iconic companies.

Gain practical experience with Amadeus & Virtual Travel Office (VTO).
● Real World industry site visits & guest speakers.
● Introduction to flight attending workshop taught in our aircraft cabin training area.

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THE COURSE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING MODULES

Travel operations, airline services, bookings software

Workplace practices and relevant legislation

Global tourism and geography

Sales and marketing skills

This course also covers 4 hours of real world experience

Students are assessed through a mixture of written assessments, presentations and practical role plays. 

COURSE TRIPS

All Crown programmes include trips to relevant sites and destinations. These educational visits will allow you to interact with professionals in the industry and observe the work in the real work environment.

- 2 NIGHT TRIP TO A NEW ZEALAND DESTINATION
- AUCKLAND AIRPORT
- INDUSTRY VISITS

Upcoming Intakes

2026 COURSE DATES

27 January – 26 June 2026

2 March – 14 August 2026

20 April – 18 September 2026

13 July – 11 December 2026

5 October 2026 – 9 April 2027

2025 SUMMER BREAK

22 Dec 2025 – 26 Jan 2026

2026 TERM BREAKS

6 - 17 April 2026

29 June – 10 July 2026

21 September – 2 October 2026

12 April – 23 April 2027

5 – 16 July 2027

27 September – 8 October 2027

2026 SUMMER BREAK

14 December 2026 – 29 January 2027

entry requirements

Domestic Student

  • 16 years of age or older at course start date.
  • NCEA Level 2 or Tourism Level 3 (if Travel or Tourism were included in your subjects) 
  • Students who do not meet the entry requirements may be accepted at the discretion of the department head.

International student

  • 18 years of age or older at course start date
  • IELTS (General or Academic) 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0 (or NZQA approved equivalent)
  • 3 years of secondary school or equivalent work experience

Further STudy

Students who successfully complete this course may wish to continue their studies in any of the following:

New Zealand Diploma in Tourism & Travel Level 5

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New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management Level 5

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CAREER PATHWAY

CAREER OPTIONS

Employment
Pathways

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A qualification in this course can lead to great jobs such as:

Event Coordinator

Tour Guide

Junior Travel Consultant

Airline Representative

Reservations Consultant

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