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Diploma of Travel and Tourism Subject

Succeeding in Business - SIB101FC

Developing skills and behaviours valued by employers.

SIB101FC 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

What to expect

Throughout this 9-week subject, students will engage with 6 modules. This subject aims to build a strong foundation in business and professional practice within the context of the travel and tourism industry. Students will develop an understanding of how organisations operate and the skills needed to succeed in this fast-paced and interconnected field.

During the subject, students will:

  • Explore the core principles of business and professional practice
  • Understand how organisations function, set objectives, and achieve success
  • Examine the structure and diversity of the travel and tourism industry
  • Identify how tourism businesses connect with other sectors and remain competitive
  • Analyse how personal skills, decisions, and actions contribute to broader organisational goals
  • Develop a deeper appreciation of the business drivers behind the travel and tourism industry

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply academic and professional skills needed to succeed in business and professional practice within the travel and tourism industry.
  • Reflect on personal and professional strengths and areas of improvement to enhance your effectiveness within travel, tourism and hospitality contexts.
  • Explain objectives of organisations and key business practices that support success in the travel and tourism industry
  • Examine the sectors in the travel and tourism industry, and the key attributes that contribute to its resilience and global success.
  • Interpret business drivers in the tourism context.

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.

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

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.

“I now understand how to set goals and what I need to do to work towards achieving them!”
Sean

FCTA Student

STUDY-1

 

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

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS