
Year 12 Accelerator Program
Unlock a career in the Travel and Tourism Industry sooner!
At Flight Centre Travel Academy we prepare you for a career in the tourism and travel industry with our unique Study + Jobs programs. It's the perfect way to combine your studies with industry experience whilst having some fun! You can now start your study journey during Year 12 with the new Entry Assessment!
If you are in Year 12 in 2025: We are excited to announce a number of new options for your 2025 Year 12 Accelerator Program. You can choose to start February, March, July or August 2025. More info below!


Program Overview 2025
We're excited to announce a number of options for 2025!
Start June 2025
30 June 2025: Begin Subject 1
January 2026: Roll into the Diploma program of your choice with 7 subjects remaining
Opportunity to move to the Whitsundays mid 2026
Start August 2025
4 August 2025: Begin Subject 1
February 2026: Roll into the Diploma program of your choice with 7 subjects remaining
Opportunity to move to the Whitsundays mid 2026
What should you know?
Is there an age requirement? Yes, you must be 17 years or older to apply.
Are there any other requirements? No ATAR or QCE are required, you will sit an online Entry Assessment.
Do I need to pay upfront? No, Australian and eligible NZ citizens can take advantage of 100% FEE-Help support.
Where could this Program take me? Our Programs can take you to live and work in the Whitsundays, the UK or Canada or work as cabin crew, a travel agent, in hotel management, sustainable tourism, and so much more. Plus, complete our Diploma and get direct access to 2nd Year Bachelor of Business at Torrens University Australia!
What will you be studying?
As part of the Year 12 Accelerator Program, you will have the opportunity to study 2 core subjects of the Diploma of Travel and Tourism - Subject 1, Travel Trends and Insights (TTI101FC) and Subject 2, Succeeding in Business (BIZ101FC).

Travel Trends and Insights
This subject builds knowledge of tourism products, services, and destinations while offering real-world insights into the dynamic travel industry.
The course is delivered online, through online classes and tutorials. Students will typically spend around 5-7 hours per week studying for this course, as well as submitting various quizzes, a presentation and an essay.

Succeeding in Business
This subject explores modern organisations, team dynamics, personality, and motivation, helping students boost emotional intelligence and self-directed learning for career success.
The course is delivered online. Students will typically spend around 5-7 hours per week towards this subject including online classes and tutorials. Assessments include a self-reflection, an individual presentation, and an essay.
Does this sound like something for you?
Places are limited.
Register for the Year 12 Accelerator Program today!

Where to from here?
Here is a suggested Study + Jobs pathway for the next few years.
Complete a further 4 subjects at home in Semester 1 then move to the Whitsundays to complete your Diploma while you live, work & play in paradise.
Find out more about the Work, Study + Play Whitsundays Program.
Choose to stay at home and complete your Diploma over the next 2-3 semesters while working in a hotel.
Find out more about the Hotel Pathway.
Choose to stay at home and complete your Diploma before deciding your next steps on this study focused program.
Find out more about the Choose Your Own Adventure Program.
Once completing your Diploma you can continue your adventure living and working in the UK or Canada.
Find out more about the Work, Study + Live Abroad Program.
Once completing your Diploma you can continue your studies and turn your Diploma into a degree!
Find out more about the Bachelor Pathway.
Once completing your Diploma and perhaps another program or work you can continue your travel career working in the aviation industry.
Find out more about the Work, Study + Fly Program.