Courses required to become a Tourism Operator in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Tourism Operator in South Africa, offered at Southern African Wildlife College and Tshwane University of Technology, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 3 courses across 2 South African institutions (1 public university and 1 private institution) that lead to becoming a Tourism Operator: 1 Certificate, 1 Short Course / Skills Programme and 1 Diploma. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Hospitality, Tourism & Sport course category.

Where to study to become a Tourism Operator in South Africa

SAWC and TUT each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Tourism Operator. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page below before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Tourism Operators (1)

One option here: the Dip (Adventure Tourism Management) (Only Mbombela Campus) at TUT. See its exact admission requirements in the course list below.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Tourism Operators (1)

2 courses across 1 private colleges lead toward a career as a Tourism Operator, including the FGASA Apprentice Field Guide (NQF 2) and Professional Guide Entrepreneur Programme. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Tourism Operator

3 courses

Universities (1)

Private Colleges (2)

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FGASA Apprentice Field Guide (NQF 2)

SAWC · Certificate · 55 training days
See requirements
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Professional Guide Entrepreneur Programme

SAWC · Short Course / Skills Programme · 3 months (NQF levels 2 and 4 content)
See requirements