Business in Focus - BIZ103FC
BIZ103FC is a core subject of the Diploma of Travel and Tourism delivered in partnership between Flight Centre Travel Academy and Torrens University Australia.
⭐ 9 WEEKS
⭐ 6 MODULES
⭐ 3 ASSESSMENTS
⭐ WORK EXPERIENCE
What to expect
Throughout this 9-week subject, students will engage with 6 modules. This subject aims to help students apply their learning with confidence in real workplace settings. Through professional experiences aligned with career goals, students will translate theory into practice, strengthen key employability skills, and develop as reflective, work-ready professionals.
- Apply knowledge and skills in a real or simulated workplace environment
- Strengthen teamwork, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities
- Learn to receive, interpret, and act on professional feedback
- Reflect on strengths, challenges, and areas for development
- Build confidence in contributing effectively within an industry context
Learning Outcomes
- Apply employment skills to improve professional practice and customer business outcomes.
- Evaluate professional skills and opportunities to enhance team performance and contribute to workplace goals.
- Apply varied communication strategies to interact professionally with stakeholders in travel and tourism settings.
- Integrate feedback to enhance professional development strategies that support continuous improvement.
Student Experience
- Participate in self-paced online modules and live or recorded tutorials led by experts from Flight Centre Travel Academy.
- 6 learning modules
- 6 tutorials
- 3 assessment Q&As
- Receive one-on-one coaching calls, assessment assistance, and student wellness support as needed.
- Assistance with finding work experience if required
Study Mode & Structure
Each subject runs over 9 weeks, designed to help you stay focused and make steady progress.
You’ll take part in:
- 3.3 hours per week of facilitated study — live classes, tutorials, and Q&A sessions
- 7-10 hours per week of independent study — readings, videos, and assessments
- 8 hours (total) of work experience
Across the term, you’ll explore six themed modules (one per week) and complete three assessments that help you apply what you’ve learned in realistic industry scenarios.
Weekly structure:
- Week 1: Module 1
- Week 2: Module 2
- Week 3: Assessment 1
- Week 4: Module 3
- Week 5: Module 4
- Week 6: Assessment 2
- Week 7: Module 5
- Week 8: Module 6
- Week 9: Assessment 3
Assessment
You’ll complete three practical assessments designed to help you apply what you’ve learned in realistic industry scenarios — with no exams.
Assessments are spread across weeks 3, 6, and 9, and will include tasks such as online quizzes, reflective essays, role plays, presentations or similar that mirror real workplace skills.
‘It's critical to success ...This just pulls everything together - knowing how people and businesses work!’
Kathryn
FCTA Student
Please note: Subject content, assessments, and schedules are subject to change without notice to ensure alignment with current industry standards and best practice.
Related subjects:
CORE SUBJECTS
- Succeeding in Business SIB101FC
- Developing Skills and behaviours valued by employers
- Travel Trends and Insights TTI101FC
- Travel Products, services and destinations - yesterday, today and tomorrow
- Successful Sales Techniques SST101FC
- Connecting with a consumer to provide exceptional experiences every time
- Introduction to Marketing and Branding IMB101FC
- Understanding organisational marketing and personal branding
- Travel Systems Essentials TSE101FC
- Digital innovations, transformations and disruptors impacting the tourism industry
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
- Inside Aviation HAT101FC
- Understanding airline and aviation careers, culture & crew
- Hospitality Foundations HAT102FC
- The fundamentals of creating memorable experiences
- Travel Consulting HAT103FC
- Learn travel destinations and consulting sales, and systems
- Introduction to Events EVT101FC
- The offstage planning and staging of events
- Industry Practice INF102FC
- Supporting students in the workplace
