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Read our reviews for the 2023 study year
Our ITC and Study From Home students seem to be pretty happy with their courses so far this year. See some of their reviews below!
Every year, ITC and Study From Home strive to offer the best travel and tourism education in New Zealand.
From the courses themselves to our team of experienced, passionate tutors, everything we do is designed to provide the best experience for students. That also includes a four-day study week for ITC students so they can balance their education with their lifestyles, and an Employment Consultant who works to connect students and graduates with industry roles.
Naturally, we always love to hear how we’re doing. Reviews let us know what we’re doing well, and where we can improve for next year. We recently gathered together our reviews for the 2023 tertiary year so far, and we’re excited to share them with you!
ITC and Study From Home 2023 reviews
“I have enjoyed studying at ITC so much already. The tutors and staff are all so welcoming, and the class environment is really nice too. ITC has already been really enjoyable, I am looking forward to the rest of my study here at ITC :)” – Charlotte Greenwood (Auckland City Campus)
“I’ve had a very good experience at ITC so far. I have felt so welcomed and I cannot wait for the rest of the year at ITC :)” – Jessica Downey (Auckland City Campus)
“Absolutely love it here. Great tutors. Friendly staff. Brilliant course. Overall a great environment for learning!” – Talya Upson (Auckland City Campus)
“Wonderful experience from the class back in 2017 to the opportunity to work at Disney…and more so grateful to them more recently for helping me get a role at Menzies Aviation a few months ago as a check in agent. All the staff I dealt with were excellent. Big thanks to Mike, Mel, Ceri and Sarndra!!! You are gems!” – Vanessa Arcus (Whangarei Campus)
“A great campus to study at, you’re always meeting amazing people and having great experiences. Staff and students are always supportive, fun and friendly” – Jordan Harrison (Auckland City Campus)
“I have just completed Certificate 4 in Travel and I loved every moment of it. My tutor Toni was amazing, she was so helpful and supportive. I would recommend studying at ITC to everyone!” – Deborah Pritchard (Study From Home)
“Made a lot of new friends. Best travel college ever. I can’t describe how much I appreciate each and every person at ITC. The staff is lovely and very helpful. This travel college is family friendly environment. I’m happy that I chose ITC to start my career with.” – Liliola Tuipulotu (Botany Campus)
“ITC IS A wonderful and GREAT PLACE TO STUDY BECAUSE THE TUTORS ARE very friendly and they helped us students when we struggled with any of the topics. ITC IS THE BEST THEY ALSO HELPED TO GIVE STUDENTS THEIR DREAM JOB.” – Mateaki Fonokalafi (Botany Campus)
“It has a great learning environment, all the staff are really nice and friendly” – Vianca Williams (Auckland City Campus)
“An amazing place to study. Everyone was so lovely and helpful and made lifelong friendships. Everyone was so encouraging and helped me achieve my dream job of cabin crew!” – Jenna Goodfellow (Auckland City Campus)
“Awesome educational provider! Excellent way to study at home at your own pace!” – Sonali Bj (Study From Home)
As well as the lovely notes from students, we’ve also had a number of five star reviews. We’re so pleased to see so many of our students loving the courses so far, and we can’t wait to keep impressing them throughout the programmes.
If you’d like to study online with Study From Home, we’d love to work hard to impress you, too. Don’t hesitate to get in touch today to find out more about our courses and where they could take you.
Study From Home – college@itc.co.nz 0800 TOURISM (0800 868747) or https://www.studyfromhome.co.nz/contact-us/
Posted in News | Tagged Distance Learning, study online, Study travel and tourism | Leave a replyWhat type of computer does someone need to study with Study From Home?
Posted on 29/11/2022 by Hayley Clark
Not sure if you have everything you need to study from home? Here’s what you do (and don’t) need!
One of the most common questions we hear from potential Study From Home students is about what they’ll need to actually complete the coursework at home.
While you don’t need much at all to complete your online studies, there are a few things that are absolutely essential for our students.
What you need to complete a Study From Home qualification
Any laptop or desktop computer are both great options for students looking to complete a Study From Home qualification.
However, even a simple tablet with a keyboard works just as well. The tablet (such as an iPad) can access the ITC online system just as well as a desktop computer or laptop, but a keyboard is also necessary. You will need the keyboard to type in responses for all of the written assessments, and for any emails and messages with your tutor.
Also, whether you use a tablet or a laptop, it needs to be reliable. Models that only switch on sometimes or that have other major problems can get in the way of your studies. If they stop working, you won’t be able to keep working, so it’s important that whatever device you use is one you can rely on.
Another important requirement is that the device is available all the time. If you have to share it with siblings, kids, a partner, or anyone else, their time with it might get in the way of your study time, which could slow you down. Ideally, students will have access to a device of their own for the duration of their studies.
You will also need a good connection to the internet to access the coursework. Fibre is ideal because it’s so fast and reliable, but a good broadband connection will work just fine.
What DON’T you need to complete a Study From Home qualification
Here’s one of the biggest misconceptions about Study From Home: That you need a fancy laptop or computer.
You absolutely do not need the latest MacBook or high-spec laptop. All of our course materials are based on the web, so any simple, low cost, or reliable old monitor is perfectly fine for the job. For example, many of our students use Chromebooks to study at home.
You also don’t need anything specific in terms of notebooks or pens and stationery, unless of course you prefer to take notes in writing rather than on a screen.
If you’re still unsure about what you need to study with Study From Home, you can give our free trial a try. This trial lets you take a look at what the course material actually looks like, so you can do a quick exercise with the device you have at home and see how it all works before you actually enrol.
Or, you can always get in touch with any questions! Our friendly team is always happy to help and answer any questions you have about Study From Home, the qualifications on offer, the roles you might be able to apply for in future, and anything in between.
Study From Home – college@itc.co.nz 0800 TOURISM (0800 868747) or https://www.studyfromhome.co.nz/contact-us/
Posted in News | Tagged Distance Learning, study online, Study travel and tourism | Leave a replyBe one of the 1.2 million workers tourism needs to employ this year!
Posted on 11/10/2022 by Hayley Clark
The travel and tourism industry needs to employ countless staff this year – could you be one of them?
The World Travel and Tourism Council recently announced that the industry needs to employ 1.2 million new workers this year – and that’s just in the European Union!
Many of these jobs were lost over the pandemic, but now that tourism is well and truly bouncing back, there’s a huge demand for skilled workers across the industry all over the world.
Julia Simpson, World Travel and Tourism Council President & CEO talked about how Europe has seen one of the best recoveries so far, but that the sector is struggling to keep up with the surge in demand.
“Governments and the private sector need to come together to provide the best opportunities for people looking for the great career opportunities that the travel sector offers,” she explained.
Here in New Zealand, we’re seeing similar demand from the industry in the lead-up to the first summer season with open borders since before the pandemic.
Many sectors are seeing increases in the amount of job ads, but hospitality and tourism have seen the largest year-on-year growth of them all. From August 2021 to August 2022, the sector had a huge growth of 175% in job ads, highlighting just how many roles are out there for skilled workers all over the country.
Great news for qualified workers
All of this might make things tough for tourism and travel employers right now, but it’s great news for anyone with a qualification – such as our Study From Home graduates.
First of all, it means there’s a huge amount of choice for our students and graduates. From airline roles, to opportunities in hotels, to working with some of New Zealand’s top tourism attractions, with so many jobs available, graduates are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a position that suits them.
Not to mention, employers know that to attract top talent, they’re going to have to offer competitive salaries and benefits. When so many places are vying for the same pool of qualified staff, employers are starting to offer better incentives for working with them.
Of course, our ITC employment consultant is on hand to help connect students and graduates with great roles in the industry.
Get qualified with Study From Home
No experience or knowledge of tourism and travel? No problem.
Study From Home offers New Zealanders the chance to earn valuable qualifications in travel and tourism. You can do it all from the comfort of your own home, and all on your own schedule.
That means you can get started today, and either power through the coursework quickly full-time, or earn your qualifications slowly part-time while you manage other work or family commitments.
Either way, once you complete a qualification with Study From Home, you’ll be a much more attractive potential employee for the countless travel and tourism employers around New Zealand.
Explore our courses to see which qualification you’d like to study, or get in touch to find out more about how it all works, or what kinds of jobs would be available to you with an industry-recognised level 3 certificate from Study From Home. We’d love to hear from you!
Study From Home – college@itc.co.nz 0800 TOURISM (0800 868747) or https://www.studyfromhome.co.nz/contact-us/
Posted in News | Tagged study online, travel and tourism industry, Travel jobs | Leave a replyIt’s too cold to go out – why not Study From Home?
Posted on 26/07/2022 by Hayley Clark
The weather is making the outdoors very unappealing at the moment, but that doesn’t mean you can’t spend your time wisely indoors!
As wind and rain batter at the windows and make it miserable to spend any time outside, many Kiwis are staying warm and dry indoors as much as possible this winter.
And if you’re stuck for things to do while you’re at home, or would like to spend this time as productively as you can, why not look into distance learning?
With Study From Home, you can take this time to earn a valuable qualification designed for the travel and tourism industry.
The best part is that you can start anytime! Our enrolment process is easy and we have incredibly supportive tutors and staff to help you along your journey to improving your career.
Here’s a little more about our courses and why they could be the perfect wintry project.
Study From Home courses
Study From Home offers courses at levels 3, 4, and 5. Typically, our students will begin with a level 3 course, such as the New Zealand Certificate in Tourism Level 3, which is an excellent introduction to the industry and offers a great foundation for those looking to find work in travel or tourism.
You’ll learn about cross-cultural communication, customer service, travel requirements and documentation, geography, New Zealand’s tourism industry, and more. Keep in mind, a lot of this information applies to other industries as well, so a qualification can be a good first step in any career that involves dealing with people and communicating.
Over the past few years, Study From Home has also been working hard to improve these courses and how students can learn. You won’t just be reading loads of textbooks, but rather taking interactive video lessons, taking part in online forum discussions, doing quizzes, problem solving with activities, and much more.
We know everyone has different learning styles, which is why we work hard to ensure the courses are as interesting and informative as possible, with plenty of support from our dedicated tutors.
Not convinced if learning online would you? Do a free Study From Home trial to see what it’s really like!
Why study now?
Since you’re indoors all the time anyway and it’s too cold and miserable to do anything outside, winter is the perfect time to start studying.
However, it’s also the perfect time to earn a qualification in travel and tourism, as the industry is starting to really boom after the pandemic. As this coming summer will be the first time New Zealand is properly open to the world in years, the entire industry is gearing up for an extremely busy tourist season – and companies around the country are desperately seeking staff.
If you study a level three course full time (30 hours per week), you can maintain a part-time job or other responsibilities and still graduate this summer, just in time to find employment straight away.
Also, if you enrol right now, you can also apply for an ITC Scholarship. There are several Scholarships to be given away, so get your entry in for the chance to win one.
So if you’re looking for something to do this winter, or are looking for a career change, take a look at what our courses offer, and get in touch today with any questions at all.
Study From Home – college@itc.co.nz 0800 TOURISM (0800 868747) or https://www.studyfromhome.co.nz/contact-us/
Posted in News | Tagged Distance Learning, study from home, study online, Winter weather | Leave a replyHow blended learning helps make the impossible possible
Posted on 01/06/2022 by Hayley Clark
Blended learning involves a mixture of online and in-person learning, making it possible to finish a qualification in an emergency.
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the past couple of years, it’s that being flexible is an excellent asset. It means you can quickly adjust when life throws a curveball at you, and carry on with minimal disruption.
That’s just one reason why the blended learning of ITC and Study From Home works so well when there’s an emergency that stops you from being able to continue studying in person.
What is blended learning?
Blended learning is when you can complete your qualification by enrolling for in-person classes with ITC, but move to our online study platform when there’s an unexpected event or emergency that stops you from studying in person.
For example, if you want to sign up to ITC and join us at one of our campuses in Auckland, South Auckland, or Whangarei, you can enrol for the campus nearest you and start studying.
However, if life has other plans, and you need to temporarily study remotely, or study remotely in order to finish your qualifications, our Study From Home platform can make this possible.
Note that blended learning is only available in case of emergencies, and not an option for those who enrol with Study From Home and but want to switch to on-campus learning.
The best of both worlds
The possibility of blended learning can give students greater confidence that they will be able to finish what they start.
This has proven to be true during lockdowns, when our students seamlessly switched from in-person learning on campus to online learning with little delay to their studies. While much of New Zealand ground to a halt, ITC and Study From Home students continued to earn valuable qualifications thanks to blended learning.
But this is also true for many students who have had their plans disrupted. We have seen students start studying in person and move to our online courses after becoming pregnant and needing to juggle the demands of appointments and health needs, such as the case of Veronica Maihia.
We’ve seen students switch to online learning after unexpectedly moving away from their local campus, and many other scenarios where Study From Home has made it possible for students to graduate even when their original plans were disrupted.
Would flexible learning benefit you?
If you know you want to study with ITC, keep in mind that if something happens that would stop you from studying in person, you could temporarily or permanently work with Study From Home to complete your qualification.
Talk to our team today about how it all works and your options for studying online or in person.
Study From Home – college@itc.co.nz 0800 TOURISM (0800 868747) or https://www.studyfromhome.co.nz/contact-us/
Posted in News | Tagged Blended learning, Distance Learning, study online | Leave a replyThe New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel Level 5 – ENROL NOW!
Posted on 03/05/2022 by Hayley Clark
Get started in travel and tourism by enrolling in the Level 5 diploma now.
The New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel is a one-year, level 5 course that sets students up with the basic skills and knowledge they need to kick start a management career in the industry.
During this fast-paced qualification, students will learn about marketing, strategic planning, research, human resource management, finance, information technology, and legislation. It’s a lot to cover, but it offers an excellent, industry-recognised qualification in a very short space of time.
And now is the time to enrol!
Benefits of the diploma for study
There are a number of benefits you can get by studying the level 5 diploma.
This diploma qualification can help you enrol in another bachelor programme, not limited to a tourism education programme.
ITC is caring and catering to meet individuals needs appropriately, thus students are more likely to become successful in academics, such as getting awards.
Benefits of the diploma for work
When it comes to work, the level 5 qualification will give you more options to get a job, including the one which requires the higher qualification.
And since the tourism industry lost many middle-management positions due to the pandemic, you may have a better chance of getting promoted to a management level, together with your qualification.
Students can develop various skill sets, and all are transferable to other areas of work. It means they will learn faster, communicate better, will be less likely to make mistakes, and will be more resilient in workplaces.
Through this diploma, students also learn more about the work and career options in tourism, and gain a better understanding about the tourism industry as a whole.
Benefits of the diploma for personal development
The diploma is challenging, and students will often make mistakes during the course – then learn from them. This encourages resilience and experience with fixing problems.
Through this course, students become more self-disciplined and will become better at self-management. They learn how to communicate better with their family, and gain more self-confidence as well.
Of course our amazing tutors make the journey fun and interesting, and students make life-long friends as they help each other during the course.
What tutor Takeyuki Morita has to say about the diploma
“In Level 5, we have several assessments for self-reflection, asking about what you want to achieve in the future, how you should make a plan, what makes you actually interested, in study and business-wise.”
Level 5 student Sinead McDonnell recently took a closer look at how accessible tourism and travel is in New Zealand, and interviewed a NZ paralympian for her project. You can read about it here!
“So, through the study in level 5, students will know more about what they will want to know – find out their inner-space and inner-goals.
Kathleen, an ex-student, is a good example. She had some challenges in level 4, then she became interested in tourism through level 5 study, and she found out that the accommodation business looked interesting! Then she started level 6 study in the SIT, and now she is taking a double-major; Bachelor of Hotel Management, and Bachelor of Commerce.
She said she is successful in both studies. She is working for two jobs at the same time in Invercargill, including the Pacific Island Advisory Trust in which she supports the education and welfare of the children with Pacific heritage.”
Enrol in level 5 now
You can enrol to study the New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel and get started right now, either with ITC at our Auckland City Campus, or via distance learning with our online option, Study From Home.
Get in touch to find out more, or to enrol today!
Study From Home – college@itc.co.nz 0800 TOURISM (0800 868747) or https://www.studyfromhome.co.nz/contact-us/
Posted in News | Tagged Distance Learning, Level 5, Level 5 diploma, study online | Leave a replyNEW Study From Work launch: Flexible online qualifications for professionals
Posted on 24/11/2021 by Hayley Clark
Study From Work offers professionals flexible online qualifications.
Today we are announcing our launch of our brand new self-directed learning platform and industry led qualifications with Study From Work!
These qualifications are not focused on just travel and tourism, but on professional skills and knowledge that can offer benefits for any career or business wanting to upskill their team.
Here’s a little more about this exciting new development.
What is Study From Work?
Study From Work provides NZQA-accredited personal development qualifications for professionals looking to develop their skills and knowledge, and ultimately further their careers.
These qualifications come in the form of ‘micro credentials’, which are smaller, focused qualifications that target skills development.
For example, the first credential available through Study From Work is a ‘Human Resources People and Culture’ micro credential, which offers 15 NZQA credits at level 5 (which is diploma level). In the course, you will learn about the legislation and regulations relevant in New Zealand workplaces, the main functions of human resources, demographics and social change, and much more.
These courses are available online for any professionals to take in their own time, from the comfort of their own home or in the workplace. The courses are comprised of a combination of video lessons, exercises, tests, and activities, making learning interesting and interactive, rather than a basic read-and-answer format.
The HR, People and Culture micro credential is available now, and there will be more micro credentials available soon.
Responding to industry needs
Over the years, ITC has offered workplace training. Many of these have been successful, and each one has been met with genuine enthusiasm from New Zealand workplaces.
That’s because the demand for flexible, online study for New Zealand employees is huge.
Randstad’s 2021 Employer Brand Research found that ‘good training’ is one of the top five attributes that attract them into a job, which means that workplace training programmes can help to attract and retain staff for employers. Additionally, one in four Kiwis said they were planning to upskill for post-covid employment, which means that plenty of professionals are also looking for their own opportunities to upskill.
Especially now, learning online and upskilling for career advancement is more relevant, achievable, and useful than ever – and we already have the systems and support in place to make that happen for professionals all over the country.
These credentials have been selected specifically to fill the needs of workplaces, but also to be able to apply to a vast range of careers and roles, ensuring that any professional can benefit from learning online.
This personal development will no doubt help staff retention, give value to employees, help quickly upskill staff and give opportunity for growth in the company.
ITC has long been a leader in the online qualification space for students, and now Study From Work will offer the same fantastic online portal and support services, but with a focus on providing level 5 qualifications to anyone already in the workplace.
If you’re interested in upskilling your workforce, or making the decision to upskill yourself, take a look at the Study From Work online options, and get in touch to find out more.
