Diploma: Adventure Tourism Management
Structure and Content
The Diploma of Adventure Tourism Management is an 18 month full-time course, which consists of four on-campus terms and a six month internship, where students complete a fully paid work placement with an adventure tourism business.
Terms & Dates
The Diploma of Adventure Tourism Management is an 18 month full-time course, which consists of four on-campus terms and a six month internship, where students complete a fully paid work placement with an adventure tourism business.
- Term 1 - on-campus (3 months)
- Term 2 - on-campus (3 months)
- Term 3 & 4 - internship (6 months)
- Term 5 - on-campus (3 months)
- Term 6 - on-campus (3 months)
*There is an early completion opportunity, should students complete the required 900 hours of industry training in less time than the prescribed 6 months. Term lengths can vary. Please contact the College for further details.
Content & Subject Descriptions
Adventure tourists travel to a destination primarily to participate in outdoor activities which involve a combination of physical activity, exertion, risk (real or perceived) and thrill. As such, adventure tourism management requires knowledge, skills and understanding in six core areas:
- Social and global contexts
- Business management
- Communication skills
- Operational management
- Resource management
- Work and practical experience
The curriculum is designed to give students the required experience in all six areas.