Certificate III in Tourism

About the course

This entry-level tourism qualification prepares you for frontline roles across the tourism, events and related service industries. You’ll build practical skills in advising on destinations, delivering quality customer service, providing visitor information and supporting day-to-day tourism operations. Training also covers workplace health and safety, cultural sensitivity and basic financial transactions, with guidance from experienced industry professionals in a Certificate III-level tourism course.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting tourism operations and visitor services in a range of settings. Typical opportunities include inbound tour coordinator, tourism assistant and visitor information officer, helping customers with destination advice, bookings and on-the-ground information. Skills gained also suit entry-level positions with tour operators, visitor centres, attractions and event-related services. Outcomes align with a Certificate III qualification in hospitality and tourism. Preparing graduates for supervisory, administration, and business support roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)