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Kick-start Your Travel Career with our Year 12 Accelerator Program

 Complete a uni-level subject while at school and get a head start in travel and tourism. - No ATAR required. Flexible online study. 

 

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From the classroom to the world - your future in travel starts now!

 Study while you’re still at school and unlock pathways to global careers in travel, tourism, and aviation. 

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 What is the Year 12 Accelerator Program?

The Year 12 Accelerator Program lets you complete a Higher Education (AQF Level 5) subject while still in school. You’ll get a head start on your qualification and move straight into your career pathway after finishing high school — already ahead. 

Year 12 Accelerator Program

Start Your Career in Travel and Tourism Before You Finish School

Start your Higher Education journey in travel and tourism while still in school. 
One subject
 9 weeks
 Online learning
 No ATAR
 Pathways into travel careers
Finish high school already ahead and ready to step into your Study + Jobs pathway.

Start Early, Get Ahead

Complete one Diploma subject over 9 weeks. Skip the ATAR and move straight into your full program after high school graduation.

Start Early, Get Ahead

Real Pathways, Real Opportunities

Unlock careers in travel, aviation, events, and hospitality - with opportunities to live and work in the UK, Canada, or the Whitsundays.

Real Pathways, Real Opportunities

Find your people (and yourself!)

Make friends, build confidence and learn alongside students your age who share your passion for travel, tourism, and adventure.

Find your people (and yourself!)
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You could be living in the Whitsundays!

Join our most popular program for school leavers - the Work, Study + Play Whitsundays Program and you could be living and working in paradise in 2027.

Study. Work. Make friends. Live your best life. Build your career while others are still figuring out what to do next.

Start in Year 12 finish high school move to paradise in 2027 =  Work Study + Play Whitsundays.

  Where can a career in travel take me? 

A career in travel and tourism can take you around the world and into a variety of exciting roles. With the Year 12 Accelerator, you can start early and explore careers as a travel consultant, cabin crew, hotel manager, events coordinator, or sustainable tourism professional.

Our programs open opportunities to live and work overseas — including the UK, Canada, or the Whitsundays — while completing your Higher Education (AQF Level 5) qualification gives you real skills and confidence to step straight into your chosen pathway after high school.

Join students across Australia already getting ahead in Year 12.

"Starting in year 12 really helped me. I am now living in the Whitsundays and loving it! I'm finishing my diploma and even thinking about heading to uni - I never thought that would be me. Thank you Flight Centre Travel Academy"
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Current Student
"The Year 12 Accelerator Program is all about giving students a real head start — not just in study, but in life. By starting your first Higher Education subject while still in school, you gain confidence, experience, and clarity about your future career in travel and tourism. It’s the fastest, smartest way to finish school ahead, step straight into your diploma, and explore the world of opportunities waiting for you."
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Kylie F
Year 12 Accelerator Program Leader

How does it work?

Here is how it generally works:

Step 1: Study 1 subject while still at school

Build your foundation with your first subject in your uni-level Diploma - 

Delivered in a 9-week study block and various starting dates, you have the flexibility to fit it in around your Year 12 commitments.

Step 2: Finish High School & Choose your pathway

Complete Year 12 and choose your Study + Jobs pathway - choose from:

  • Our most popular for school leavers - Whitsundays program!
  • Events planning
  • Hotels and Hospitality
  • Aviation and Airlines
  • Travel Consulting

Step 3: Begin your Study + Jobs program a step ahead!

 Progress directly into your chosen Study + Jobs program with one subject already completed towards your Diploma of Travel and Tourism - 7 subjects to go! 

Did you know you can turn your diploma into a degree?

Complete your Diploma and gain direct entry into 2nd year of a Bachelor of Business with Torrens University Australia.

Start early. Finish ahead. Go further. No ATAR required.

Learn more about the Bachelor Pathway →

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When can you start?

29 June 2026

Start June 2026

June 2026 Enrol into one subject

9-Week Study Block: 29 June - 28 August 2026
OPTIONAL in person day in Brisbane in the week of 6 July - will cover your first 3 weeks and your first assessment

January 2027 Choose Pathway
Opportunity to move to the Whitsundays mid 2027
27 July 2026

Start July 2026

 July 2026 Enrol into one subject

9-Week Study Block: 27 July - 25 September 2026

January 2027 Choose Pathway
Opportunity to move to the Whitsundays mid 2027
24 August 2026.

Start August 2026

August 2026 Enrol into one subject

9-Week Study Block: 24 August - 23 October 2026

January 2027 Choose Pathway
Opportunity to move to the Whitsundays mid 2027

 

Your Study + Job Program Options

Once you complete year 12 you can choose from a range of programs to match your career goals: 

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Live and work in the Whitsundays

Join the crew in paradise with the Work, Study + Play Whitsundays program

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Airlines and Aviation

Your career will take off with the Work, Study + Fly program

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Events planning

Roll out the red carpet on your Events career with our Work, Study + Events program

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Travel Consulting and Retail Travel

Make travel dreams a reality with our Travel Consultant program

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Live and Work Overseas

Get the ultimate set up for the UK or Canada with the Work, Study + Live Abroad program

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Hotels & Hospitality

Work in hotels and hospitality roles close to home with our Hotel Pathway or in resorts with the Work, Study + Play Whitsundays program

Who can apply for a Year 12 Accelerator Program and is it hard to manage? 

Students who are 17 or older and in (or entering) Year 12 can apply. The program is designed to be flexible and manageable alongside school, with online learning that fits around exams and commitments. It’s a supportive way to experience Higher Education without overwhelming your final year.

 Can I study travel and tourism in Year 12, do I need an ATAR, and is it worth it?

  • Yes. You can study travel and tourism in Year 12 by completing a Higher Education (AQF Level 5) subject with flexible online learning alongside school. 
  •  No ATAR is required — entry is based on a simple online assessment. 👉  See entry requirements for the Diploma →   
  • It’s worth it because you gain real tertiary experience, reduce your future study load, and get a head start on your career.  

Entry Requirements

Start your study journey during Year 12 and get a head start on your Diploma.

  • Age: You must be 17 years or older.
  • Entry: No ATAR or QCE required. Simply complete the online Entry Assessment.
  • Fees: No upfront payments. Australian and eligible NZ citizens can access 100% FEE-HELP. Find out more about Financial Support 

Begin early, gain a step ahead, and roll straight into your chosen Study + Jobs pathway after high school graduation.

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  Why should I join the Year 12 Accelerator Program? 

Join a community of like-minded students while still in high school and get a head start on your Diploma in travel and tourism. You’ll gain practical experience, explore careers in aviation, hospitality, events, and travel, and open pathways to live and work in the UK, Canada, or the Whitsundays.

Completing the Diploma also gives direct entry into 2nd year of a Bachelor of Business at Torrens University Australia, giving you an ATAR free entry to university.

Year 12 Accelerator

Why Start Before you Finish School?

 Starting your pathway in Year 12 isn’t doing more - it’s getting ahead. 

Get ahead early

 Start building your career before you even finish school. 
Get ahead early

Fast, flexible 9-week subject

Study online with flexible options and no exams!

Fast, flexible 9-week subject

Reduce your study load later

 Complete part of your diploma early and lighten your future workload. 
Reduce your study load later

Test your career path

Make sure travel and tourism is right for you before committing fully. 
Test your career path

Stand out from the crowd

Graduate with more than just your Year 12 certificate plus greater confidence and extra skills!
Stand out from the crowd
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