Flight Centre Travel Academy I Sustainable Tourism Pathway

study a University-accredited Diploma of Travel and Tourism with a dedicated sustainability subject + learn the latest trends from the experts

learn from our sustainable tourism expert partners through presentations, events, case studies and Q&A's

get hands on with exclusive access to work experience, volunteer opportunities, job pathways and discounted travel with our program partners.

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER

Get ready for a sustainable career

This program focuses on providing students with skills suitable for employment by:

learning with real world examples and case studies from industry experts in sustainability
help with finding volunteer opportunities with sustainable tourism suppliers
support to apply and interview for available positions in Sustainable Tourism.

UNIVERSITY-ACCREDITED

Uni-level study with sustainability experts

Through this program you will gain a university-accredited Diploma of Travel and Tourism through our education partner Torrens University Australia. In addition, the Sustainable Tourism Pathway also provides:

dedicated Sustainability subject
work experience subject with access to leading sustainable tourism suppliers to work with
content shared and delivered by our sustainable tourism expert partners about the current trends in sustainability throughout the course.

FUN & ADVENTURE

Your adventure starts here

Your adventure with the travel industry and sustainability is just beginning. Here are a few of the fun things included in your program:

be part of a community of likeminded people
travel discounts of up to 50% with some of our partners like G Adventures and Intrepid Travel to get you adventuring worldwide!

your key to the travel industry

Exclusive inside industry access

Flight Centre Travel Group is one of the biggest names in travel. This program will unlock access to the industry, our connections and partnerships including the following program exclusive benefits:

education and events with our industry leading partners
work experience with our Sustainable Tourism partners to get you job ready.

Learn More About Our Partners

Who are G Adventures?

G Adventures are the market leader in small group adventure travel and have been for more than 30 years.

What is their stance on sustainable tourism?

Redefining the way travelers see the world by using 100% locally based guides, tours to support local communities' commitment to make travel a force for good.

How long have they been involved in sustainable practices?

Since 1990.

How long have they been in partnership with us?

33 years.

Student interaction available:

✔️ Volunteer opportunities

✔️ Work experience

✔️ Jobs

✔️ 50% discount on travel deals

Who are Intrepid Travel?

Intrepid Travel is a leader in responsible, ethical small group adventures, industry experts and B Corporation Certified.

What is their stance on sustainable tourism?

Responsible travel is the core of what Intrepid Travel do, and they are focused on better trips for the customer, local communities, wildlife and the planet.

How long have they been involved in sustainable practices?

Since 1989.

How long have they been in partnership with us?

34 years.

Student interaction available:

✔️ Presentations to classes

✔️ Work experience

✔️ 50% discount on travel deals

Who are Reforest?

Reforest are a Brisbane-based social enterprise helping businesses and events take authentic climate and nature-positive action by planting trees in high-quality, local reforestation projects, and delivering a tangible impact to their audience.

What is their stance on sustainable tourism?

Sustainable tourism requires an integrated, collaborative approach between industry associations, businesses, visitors, and local ecosystem restoration projects within a tourism destination. A destination-wide program should be inclusive and accessible to all tourism businesses and help them take meaningful climate action and empower their visitors to leave the destination better than they found it.

How long have they been involved in sustainable practices?

Since 2019.

How long have they been in partnership with us?

Since 2023.

Student interaction available:

✔️ Volunteer opportunities

✔️ Presentations

Who are Redcat?

Redcat is an award-winning charter boat company providing exceptional tours around the Whitsundays.

What is their stance on sustainable tourism?

Protection of the Great Barrier Reef is fundamental to Redcat and they have been awarded Climate Action Leaders Certification the highest level of eco standards in Australia.

How long have they been involved in sustainable practices?

Since 2018.

How long have they been in partnership with us?

Since 2020.

Student interaction available:

✔️ Volunteer opportunities

✔️ 50% discount on travel deals

✔️ Presentations

Who are Take 3 for the Sea?

Award winning Australian charity Take 3 for the Sea are on a mission to rid the oceans of plastic pollution.

What is their stance on sustainable tourism?

Take 3 for the Sea aim to conserve the environment and protect wildlife from the impacts of plastic pollution and waste by leading a movement of people connected to the planet.

How long have they been involved in sustainable practices?

Since 2009.

How long have they been in partnership with us?

Since 2023.

Student interaction available:

✔️ Volunteer opportunities

✔️ Work experience

✔️ Jobs

✔️ Presentations

Who are Torrens University Australia?

Torrens University Australia offers higher education courses with a fresh, modern and global perspective and partners with prestigious schools and industry.

What is their stance on sustainable tourism?

As a Certified B Corporation®, Torrens have an unwavering commitment to producing graduates with strong industry connections and making a positive impact on society and environment.

How long have they been involved in sustainable practices?

Certified B Corporation since 2015.

How long have they been in partnership with us?

Since 2016.

Student interaction available:

✔️ Presentations

Who are Flight Centre Travel Group?

FCTG is one of the world's largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers.

What is their stance on sustainable tourism?

FCTG aim to preserve and enrich a world worth seeing by "preserving the places we love while enriching our people, destinations and communities."

How long have they been involved in sustainable practices?

Member of United Nations Global Compact since 2018.

How long have they been in partnership with us?

Since 2007.

Student interaction available:

✔️ Volunteer opportunities

✔️ Work experience

✔️ Presentations

✔️ Travel Deals

Work experience forms a compulsory part of your industry focus subject.

As part of the Sustainable Tourism Pathway, you will have the opportunity to do this work experience with some of the industry experts in sustainable travel and tourism, possibly leading to future job opportunities:

Some examples of work experience:

Explore new research into the impacts of plastic pollution on human heath with Take 3 for the Sea
Investigate new eco-tourism opportunities within current reforestation projects with Reforest
Conduct customer research to develop sustainability practices for Flight Centre Travel Group
Work in the sales teams at G Adventures or Intrepid

Students will be offered various options to volunteer with amazing suppliers that partner with the Sustainable Tourism Pathway.

This is a voluntary opportunity to get your hands dirty in areas of sustainable tourism that you are really passionate about.

Some examples of volunteering:

Snorkel and Island rubbish clean or conduct a water quality and reef review with Redcat in the Whitsundays
Fundraise for non-government charity organisations with Intrepid
Cook meals in a charity kitchen with FareShare and other volunteers from across Flight Centre Travel Group in Brisbane or Melbourne

In just 9 months you will be ready to start your sustainable career!

Our industry partners may have jobs you can apply for at the end of your Diploma. These jobs fall into 2 main categories:

1. Travel Jobs with a sustainable tourism business
These are travel industry type roles in market leading sustainable tourism businesses. Although you may not be submerged in sustainability on a day-to-day basis, the company itself is a sustainability expert.

Some examples of these jobs:

A sales team role with G Adventures head office
Tour leader position with Intrepid Travel, worldwide

2. Sustainability roles
These are jobs that research, develop, plan, implement or report on sustainability projects, initiatives, events and communication. You will live and breathe sustainability in these roles.

Some examples of these jobs:

Business Development role with Take 3 for the Sea, where you will work to deliver activities to corporates and schools,
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager within a hotel, who ensures the company operates ethically and sustainably
Government Officer responsible for the research, reporting and compliance on sustainability metrics
Green Event Planner who plans events for hotels with minimal events on the environment

Launch your career with Study + Jobs

Our job pathways give you the ultimate start to your career with jobs, work experience, volunteering and more - we'll help you launch your travel career!

Uni-level study expertly delivered

Our Diploma of Travel and Tourism is university-accredited in partnership with Torrens University Australia and is delivered by industry experts.

Your adventure starts here!

The travel industry is fun. Get your adventure started with exclusive events, parties, travel opportunities and more!

Your key to the Travel Industry

Flight Centre Travel Group is the heart of the travel industry. We are your key to exclusive industry access, inside knowledge and connections.

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Step 1

Start your Diploma

With flexible online study options available, find study how you want.

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Semester 1

In semester 1, you'll learn from market leading suppliers.

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Step 3

Semester 2 + Work/Volunteer Experience

Sustainability subjects, sustainability work experience and volunteer opportunities.

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Graduate

Graduate with our Torrens University Diploma of Travel and Tourism in only 9 months (if you are full-time).

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Step 5

Future Opportunities

Access to job and volunteer opportunities.

Step 5

Discover the Diploma

Facilitated by Flight Centre experts and delivered in partnership with Torrens University Australia, this Diploma has been designed to provide graduates with academic and real-world knowledge of the travel and tourism industry. The Diploma also focuses on providing students with skills suitable for employment.

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Student Support

From your well-being to payment options, supporting our students throughout their journey is our number one priority.

Discover how you will be supported throughout your Diploma of Travel and Tourism journey and beyond.

Recruitment & pathway support
Well-being resources
Payment options

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Sustainable Tourism Pathway FAQs

Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) & online admission.

Full-time study is 9 months (2 semesters)

Part-time study is 18 months (4 semesters)

We partner with Torrens University Australia and the cost for this tertiary Diploma is $2,350 per subject or $18,800 in total for 8 subjects.

If you are an Australian citizen, then you are eligible for a FEE-HELP loan to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

Please note that there is a lifetime cap on FEE-HELP debt, so know your balance before you apply. Visit the Loan Repayment page to check your balance.

All subjects are delivered completely online! We do offer live tutorials, QA's and coaching calls to help you along the way.

Sustainable Tourism is a growth area in the Travel Industry. Whilst we do not guarantee jobs in sustainable tourism, this program offers students with ways to be practically involved in sustainable activities across the industry. This includes volunteer opportunities, work experiences, access to case studies and other real-world content plus discounted travel with our partners during your study and support to gain employment in available positions at the completion of your diploma.

A Career You Can Care About!

Sustainable Tourism Pathway highlights include:

The program

Get ready for a sustainable career

Uni-level study with sustainability experts

Your adventure starts here

Exclusive inside industry access

Our Partners

Learn More About Our Partners

Work experience and job options

The field of sustainable tourism is booming and the job opportunities are expanding rapidly. Our program will have you perfectly placed to launch your career!

Benefits of Studying With Us

Launch your career with Study + Jobs

Uni-level study expertly delivered

Your adventure starts here!

Your key to the Travel Industry

Sustainable Tourism Pathway

Program Timeline

Start your Diploma

Semester 1

Semester 2 + Work/Volunteer Experience

Graduate

Future Opportunities

Discover the Diploma

Student Support

Sustainable Tourism Pathway FAQs

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