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A Travel Consultant provides advice to people planning a holiday or visit to a particular destination. You might discuss ideas and plan an itinerary. Travel Consultants organise transport and accommodation and make bookings and reservations on behalf of their clients. You might arrange for clients to take part in guided tours or arrange entry to tourist attractions.
Travel Consultants should have excellent customer service skills. It’s important that you can communicate well with clients and understand their needs. Travel Consultants should be organised and able to manage several tasks at one time. It’s important you are passionate about travel and have a strong knowledge of tourist destinations.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Travel Consultant.
Possible job outcomes:
If you love travelling the planet why not become a travel consultant with the SIT30222 Certificate III in Travel? This nationally recognised training course opens the door to jobs with call centres, cruise lines, airlines, corporate travel companies, and travel agencies. Skills include: using computer reservation systems, providing advice on Australian and international destinations, arranging international flights and travel, making bookings, preparing quotes, engaging with customers, and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, travel career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 6 months.
The Bachelor of Arts (Japanese Studies Advanced) fosters proficiency in contemporary Japanese and an understanding of its society and culture. Through language and cultural studies, students acquire a multifaceted worldview. Graduates have pursued roles in teaching, hospitality, diplomacy, business, tourism, and translation in both Japan and Australia..
Average duration: 3 years.
The Bachelor of Arts (Chinese) offers an in-depth exploration of Chinese culture and language, relevant due to China's economic prominence and Mandarin's status as the world's most widely spoken language. You'll gain strong Mandarin language skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and a deep comprehension of Chinese culture and history. This practical course equips you with the qualifications needed for a range of international careers, as Australia's ties with China heighten the demand for Mandarin language skills and cultural understanding..
In Australia, a full time Travel Consultant generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has remained stable in recent years. There are currently 19,800 people working as a Travel Consultant in Australia compared to 19,200 five years ago. Travel Consultants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate III in Travel is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Travel Consultant. You’ll learn about the tourism and travel sector and develop the skills to sell tourism products and services. This course covers a range of topics including providing advice on travel destinations, preparing quotes, making bookings and processing travel documents.
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Here are some potential career pathways within travel agent. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Travel Agent
Reservations Agent
$960 weekly pay
Tour Advisor
Tourism Officer
Airline Customer Service Agent
$1,150 weekly pay
Tourism Consultant
$1,007 weekly pay
Travel Consultant
Reservations Manager
$1,400 weekly pay
Senior Travel Consultant
$1,500 weekly pay
Tour Operations Manager
Travel Agency Manager
$1,440 weekly pay
Travel Team Leader
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