What are the highlights of studying with NMIT Tourism?

Victorian Tourism Award Winners

In 2007 NMIT Tourism’s dedication to delivering quality training in travel and Tourism was recognised when we were awarded the Melbourne Airport 2007 Victorian Tourism Award for excellence in tourism education and training.

Dynamic Learning Environment

Modern facilities, small group classes, off-campus experiences, guest speakers and hands-on learning opportunities ensure NMIT Tourism offers a dynamic learning environment. All tourism trainers have a passion for travel and tourism. They come from a broad cross-section of the tourism industry and have years of experience as well as training and teaching qualifications.

NMIT Tourism Mentor Program

NMIT Tourism is the first Australian TAFE department to introduce an official tourism mentor program. The mentor program matches successful professionals from the travel, tourism and events industry with students interested in the same sector of industry.

Tourism Employment Seminar

Each September the NMIT event management team stage the NMIT Tourism Employment Seminar (TES); an inspiring one-day seminar that brings industry professionals together with NMIT Tourism students.

Day Tour Program

NMIT Tourism marketing students manage an annual day tour program for the department. Students work as a team to develop, coordinate and deliver a range of day tours that are attended by all students from NMIT Tourism. Students are required to work to a strict budget and are responsible for: market research, site inspections, catering, transport, entertainment and evaluation.

Off-campus Experiences

NMIT Tourism believes that training cannot be confined to a classroom. Students are given the broadest exposure to the tourism industry through many off-campus experiences. Field trips, site visits, attendance at conferences and participation in events are built into the training program.

Industry Placement

Timetables are structured to include one day a week for students to dedicate towards industry placement opportunities. Industry placement bridges the gap between study and work, with students often moving straight from graduation into a full-time position.