Public Colleges That Offer Tourism Courses In South Africa

Public Colleges That Offer Tourism Courses In South Africa

Public Colleges That Offer Tourism Courses In South Africa

If you intend to pursue a tourism course in South Africa, several public colleges and universities in South Africa offer tourism courses to give students an effective basis in tourism management, hospitality, and related fields.

Tourism is the practice of people traveling to and living in places other than their home environments for up to a year at a time for pleasure, business, or other reasons. Many professional opportunities are available in the tourist sector, such as those for travel agents, tour guides, hotel management, air hostesses, transportation, event coordinators, etc.

Enrolling in one of these public institutions could be the first step in your career if you have a love for tourism and want to help the industry in South Africa grow sustainably. Below are some of the notable public institutions that offer tourism courses in South Africa.

Duration of Tourism Course of Study in SA

• Each level takes six months full-time to complete.
• A total of 18 months to complete the theoretical components (N4, N5 and N6).
• Each level consists of four subjects. On completion of a level, a student is awarded a certificate
• 18 months’ practical experience in the work environment (in-service training)
• It takes a minimum of three years to qualify for a National N Diploma

Public Institutions Offering Tourism Courses In South Africa

Universities

• University of South Africa (Unisa)
• Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
• University of Cape Town (UCT)
• University of the Western Cape (UWC)
• Nelson Mandela University (NMU)
• University of Pretoria (UP)
• University of Johannesburg (UJ)
• Central University of Technology (CUT)
• University of the Free State (UFS)
• Durban University of Technology (DUT)
• University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
• University of Limpopo
• University of Venda
• Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
• University of Mpumalanga (UMP)
• Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
• North West University (NWU)

TVET Colleges

• False Bay TVET College
• Northlink College
• Coastal KZN TVET College
• Nkangala TVET College
• Ehlanzeni TVET College
• Northern Cape Urban TVET College

Tourism Courses Offered In South Africa

N4 Certificate

• Tourist Destinations
• Travel Services
• Tourism Communications
• Travel Office Procedures

N5 Certificate

• Tourist Destinations
• Travel Services
• Tourism Communications
• Travel Office Procedures

N6 Certificate

• Tourist Destinations
• Travel Services
• Travel Office Procedures
• Hotel Receptionist
• Introductory Computer Practice N4.

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