NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA: TOURISM
Tourism is one of the world’s largest industry. Tourism in South Africa is presently a stimulating and vibrant industry and an excellent career to choose. The Tourism Industry is fast growing, extremely dynamic and job opportunities demanding qualified and skilled candidates arise regularly. Pax College offers a recognized Travel and Tourism qualification, giving our students an opportunity to explore the world.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent or NQF Level 4 Certificate or NC(V) Level 4 Certificate.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Frontline staff at the Airlines
Travel Agents
Tour Operators
Tour Guides
Tourist Information Centre Officers
COURSE STRUCTURE:
N4 | N5 | N6 |
Tourism Communication | Tourism Communication | Hotel Reception |
Travel Office Procedures | Travel Office Procedures | Travel Office Procedures |
Tourist Destinations | Tourist Destinations | Tourist Destinations |
Travel Services | Travel Services | Travel Services |
COURSE STRUCTURE:
N4
Travel Communication
Tourist Office Procedures
Tourism Desitinations
Travel Services
N5
Tourism Communication
Travel Office Procedures
Tourist Destinations Travel Services
N6
Hotel Reception
Travel Office Procedures
Tourist Destinations
Travel Services
DURATION
Each Level consists of 6 months theoretical training. It will take the student 18 months to complete the theoretical training for the N4/5/6 on a full time basis. Thereafter the student must complete 18 months relevant experiential/practical training to qualify for the National N Diploma in Tourism.

COURSE FEATURES
- Reg. Type Full time
- Duration 3 years
- Skill level NQF level 6
- Language English
- Certification National N Diploma
- Assessments 4 per Module
- Credits 360
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SAQA ID -
N4 - 66910
N5 - 66978
N6 - 67013
QUALIFYING/
REGULATORY BODIES:
Department of Higher Education and Training and QCTO
NQF LEVEL / CREDITS:
NQF level 6, 360 credits (includes the 18 months theoretical N4/5/6 certificates plus 18 months relevant experiential training).