Travel and tourism is the fastest growing industry in the world. It has been estimated by the World Tourism Organisation that around one job in ten depends upon tourism, which includes holidaymakers and business visitors. It is only through organised and structured training that the industry can meet these expectations. That is why this course aims to provide you with a broad understanding of the operational aspects of the international tourism industry. You have to attend a course of study of not less than 450 hours and undergo 6 months work experience programme in a hospitality or tourism related establishment in Singapore.
Syllabus
Travel Geography
The Tourism Industry
Travel Agency and Tour Guide Operations
Tourism Economics
Special Interest Tourism
Destination Analysis
Business Operations in Hospitality and Tourism
Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality
Finance for Hospitality and Tourism
Duration
Full – time
8 months (Theory)
6 months (WEP)
Entry Requirement
A good secondary education.
Fees
Local International
For Course:
SGD
SGD
Registration fee
107.00
267.50
Course fee
4280.00
4280.00
Material fee
642.00
642.00
CTH membership fee
96.30
96.30
CTH examination fee
722.25
722.25
Medical insurance fee
128.40
128.40
OJT service fee
160.50
535.00
Miscellaneous fees:
Uniform fee
124.00
*
124.00
*
Penalty charge for late payment of course fee
53.50
*
53.50
*
Re-take module fee
428.00
*
428.00
*
CTH re-sit examination fee
64.20
*
64.20
*
CTH membership renewal fee
48.15
*
48.15
*
Penalty charge for late registration
of CTH examination
33.10
*
33.10
*
Medical examination fee
(payable to Raffles Hospital)
NA
53.50
*
Premium for banker's guarantee
(for student pass collection)
NA
375.00
*
Student pass processing fee
(payable to ICA)
NA
30.00
Student pass issuance fee
(payable to ICA)
NA
90.00
Student pass renewal fee
(payable to ICA)
NA
120.00
* If required.
All fees are in Singapore dollars and are inclusive of 7% Goods and Services Tax.
Work Experience Programme (WEP)
After completing the theory-based
modules, you have to undergo a 6 month work experience programme in a hospitality or tourism related establishment in Singapore for a monthly allowance of SGD 500.00 to 700.00.
