If you can't take time out to study, or don't want to be out of the workforce while you upskill, then online or distance learning with ITC is perfect for you.

Distance learning is just that. Studying at a distance. Not in a College, but connected to one, via phone, mail, fax, or internet. You are never far from help or support, and you no longer have to travel to upskill or gain new qualification if you choose not to.

What can I study with ITC?

• National Certificate in Tourism Core Skills [Level 3]
• Certificate in Cabin Crew Preparation
• Cruise Ship Diploma
• VIASINC Computer Reservations Systems
• Codeco Check in programme

National Certificate in Tourism Core Skills (Level 3)

If you have the personal discipline, motivation and commitment, you might like to study for a full National Certificate. The National Certificate in Tourism will provide you with an excellent introduction into the travel and tourism industry, covering a range of interesting topics in: customer care, communication skills, destinational knowledge, travel insurance and travel and tourism industry operations. The course is approved for student loans and allowances, and requires approximately 400 hours of study.

We recommend that learners study around 20-25 hours each week, over a 20 week period [full time study] or 10-15 hours each week over 40 weeks [part time study]. Student support is provided every step along the way via phone, email, online forums and on-campus workshops, ensuring that personal contact is maintained throughout your course.

This comprehensive programme provides an excellent foundation for your new travel and tourism career, and includes industry qualifications that are recognised nationally and internationally.  The key qualifications include:

• National Certificate in Tourism Core Skills Level 3
• Computer Reservations – Amadeus, Galileo or Sabre
• Frontline Kiwis Customer Service Skills Certificate

All course materials, tutorials, resources, assessments and NZQA fees are included in this course.  On completion of the course you will enjoy our Lifetime Job Placement Service.

• Duration:  20 weeks [full time – minimum 20 hours per week] or 40 weeks [part time – minimum of 10 hours per week]
• Study Methods:  Online activities, e-books, workbooks and texts, workshops (2)
• Course fees are $3890 (for NZ students) and $4890 (for International students)
• Payment Options: Cheque / Cash / Bank Transfer / Student Loan *
  * NZ Student loans are available to NZ citizens or residents (with at least 2 years’ residency)

START DATES IN 2011 -

• 25 JULY 2011
• 26 SEP 2011
• 14 NOV 2011

For further details on any of these courses, or to enrol please by contact the College on mailto:Carla@itc.co.nz, call us on 0800 868 747. For a copy of the Distance Learning course info click here.

Certificate in Cabin Crew Preparation

An international qualification that provides you with all you need to get started. Airlines carry out all their own in-house training once you are employed, so training is provided that will help you through the selection process and prepares you for a career in the airline world. The course is split into 18 modules that take you through all the vital information that anyone wanting to become cabin crew needs to know.

Cabincrew.com is internationally accredited and endorsed by major airlines around the world, including Emirates,

Gulf Air and Easy-jet - the worlds' most successful airline. The course takes around 30 hours - and is a great intro into the airline industry.

On successful completion you'll receive your Certificate directly from Cabincrew.com.

• At only $395 this is a great investment!
• 30 hours of study
• Fully online
• Payment Options: Cheque / Cash / Bank Transfer

Click here to find out more about Cabincrew.com

CruiseShip Diploma

If you are looking for that perfect cruise ship job you have come to the right place!

ITC offers CruiseShipDiploma.com - the leading online course designed for people who want to work on cruise ships. Our online Cruise Ship Diploma course is the first Distant Learning course of its kind and is the only course designed in association with leading cruise lines.

Once you have completed the course you will receive a certificate that is recognized worldwide and can be added to your resume / CV when you come to apply to cruise line companies. Students from all over the world have taken the Cruise Ship Diploma e-learn course to help them start their dream job working on board a luxury cruise liner. If you're serious about getting paid to travel the world by working on a cruise ship then you've come to the right place! The E-Learn Cruise Ship Diploma course consists of 18 separate modules with a test at the end of each module.

If you are interested in this course click here, or would like more information, please email us your questions at distancelearning@itc.co.nz 

• The course cost is only $395 inclusive.
• 30 hours of study
• Fully online
• Payment Options: Cheque / Cash / Bank Transfer
  

Computerised Reservations Systems - VIASINC

Almost all jobs in airlines, travel agencies and wholesalers require you to have a working knowledge of computer reservations systems. With several systems available it can be confusing as to which one to study! ITC offers you advice on the most widely used systems, and a choice of several systems, including Galileo, Sabre and Amadeus - the worlds' most frequently used computer reservations systems. This is an online programme and requires around 50 hours of study. Click here to request further information  Study any one of the three international computerized reservations systems: Amadeus, Galileo, or Sabre, and gain your world-recognised proficiency certificate.

• Fully online with tutor support
• 50 hours of study
• Course cost is only $495 
• Payment options: Cheque / Cash / Bank Transfer

KLM/IAOT CODECO

Check-in Programme

Are you interested in working as a Check-In Agent or are you working in the travel industry and need a recognised industry qualification to help you get that promotion?

Turn your computer into an airport check-in system and experience the buzz of working as a Passenger Service Agent! You will have the opportunity to check-in/board passengers using CODECO Computerised Check-In.

CODECO is KLM's 'Computerised Departure Control' system which is used for check-in, retrieval of passengers and aircraft information.

The skills and knowledge you develop from this programme will prepare you to work in ANY airport worldwide using CODECO or any other computerised check-in system as check-in systems carry the SAME basic functions and are designed around the SAME principles.

• 60 hours of study
• Online lessons with final exam held at ITC’s Auckland Campus
• Course fees $1500
• Payment Options: Cheque / Cash / Bank Transfer
  

For further details on any of these courses, or to enrol please by contact the College on mailto:Carla@itc.co.nz, call us on 0800 868 747. For a copy of the Distance Learning course info click here.