Our Success Stories: How Box Hill Institute's Certificate III Tourism Course Launches Careers in the Industry

If you're passionate about working in the Tourism, Travel and Events industries and want to build a fulfilling career, then Box Hill Institute’s Certificate III Tourism Course could be right for you. The course has helped students gain valuable experience, knowledge, and skills, and opened fantastic employment and career opportunities.

Corey, Erin, and Charlise are examples of how the Certificate III in Tourism can help you advance in the industry. Corey, a Certificate III Tourism graduate enrolled in the course in November 2021. Thanks to the comprehensive training and his proactive approach to tasks, he secured a guest relations, reception, and accommodation position at Meletos and Stones of the Yarra Valley. Fiona Hassan, HR Manager at Stones of the Yarra Valley, believes the course is essential for upskilling and increasing job opportunities in the tourism industry.

Erin Bekker, another successful graduate, secured a position working at the spectacular events of Levantine Hill Estate, due to her sparkling personality and the knowledge and skills she gained during the course she has gone from strength to strength in her job roles. Katrina Reynolds, General Manager at Levantine Hill Estate, highly recommends the course as it provides students with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills that expand their understanding of the industry.

Charlise Flinn, a 19-year-old student from Avonsleigh, is currently completing her studies and thoroughly enjoyed her job placement at Cherry Hill Orchards where she hosted tours of the orchards assisting the some 3,000 plus customers that visited in the busy season. Michael Appleton Head of Customer Experience, Tourism and Events at CherryHill Orchards feels that the Certificate III Tourism course is important “ To elevate the knowledge, skills and customer service delivery that our team provides to guests.” Charli also enjoyed work placement at Domain Chandon, a magnificent work place, building her confidence and developing important relationships in the workplace.

The Certificate III Tourism graduates have gained employment domestically and internationally in airlines such as Virgin, Qatar and Emirates, hotels such as Hilton, Marriot and Hyatt, Travel Agencies such as Hello world and Flight Centre, tour operators such as Intrepid Travel, Viva Holidays and Qantas holidays, Tourism agencies, transport providers, destination parks, Wineries, hospitality and events venues, the opportunities are endless.

Australia's tourism and hospitality industry is growing significantly, we are seeing airlines and hotels at capacity and people travelling both domestically and internationally. Tourism Research Australia forecast total visitor expenditure to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year and total $227.7 billion by 2027. This includes domestic overnight and day trip expenditure which is projected to reach $137.9 billion and $41.1 billion respectively by 2027 and international is forecast to increase to $48.8 billion by 2027.  The industry needs passionate professionals and is actively recruiting.

“The great thing about the course” according to senior tourism teacher Sharyn Smith, “is that it is delivered online and is self-paced, you can work and study at the same time and the support you receive is fantastic.” The course includes engaging, current online tutorials, ongoing support from your teachers, and fantastic work placements. The teachers are friendly, industry professionals who have worked in Tourism, Travel & Events both domestically and internationally.

The Certificate III Tourism course is fantastic, it provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills to become an industry-ready candidate for employment. With the proper training and experience, graduates of Certificate III Tourism achieve great success in the industry.

Want to find out more about the course? Online enrolments are open. Follow this link for more information: https://www.boxhill.edu.au/study-areas/hospitality-tourism-become/