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Travel Consultant program
Here you will find all the information about your Travel Consultant program and diploma pathway from study details to information sessions, events and more!
Travel Consultant Program Sessions and Events
The Travel Consultant program offers a range of student events, both in person and online. Join our online Buzz night experience and our exclusive Brisbane Behind the Scenes event, which is an optional enhancement to your journey.
Behind the Scenes Exclusive 2-Day Event
NEXT EVENT:
- Tuesday 16th June and Wednesday 17th June
- Tuesday 15th September and Wednesday 16th September (TBC)
PURPOSE: Join us and your fellow students at Flight Centre HQ for an action packed 2-day event exploring the ins and outs of life as a Travel Consultant!
DELIVERY: In person event in Brisbane.
Day 1: arrive at 9:45am, finishing approximately 6pm.
Day 2: arrive at 9am, finishing approximately 3:45pm.
Check out what other students have said about Behind the Scenes here!
**Please note this event is specifically for Travel Consultant program students, and best suited to students who have completed Semester 1.
If you are part of another Program and interested in attending, please contact your Program Leader.
FC Buzz Night Student Celebration
PURPOSE: A fun and social event including recognition of our top achievers, guest speaker, and an update/what's coming up.
DELIVERY: Online 45mins event
NEXT SESSION:
To be advised
Look out for the event link on your email!
Interview Ready Session
Join our Interview Ready session and learn more about how to enhance your resume, master pre-interview calls, and confidently handle common interview questions. By the end of this session, you'll be more prepared and ready to succeed in upcoming interviews.
It is recommended that you attend this session during your final semester in preparation for your recruitment process.
DELIVERY: Online - 60 mins
FCTA Connect
FCTA Connect is a collection of exclusive student events that offer opportunities for personal growth and development, valuable insights into the tourism industry, and an inside look at your employment prospects once you graduate!
These events are the perfect opportunity for you to network with fellow students, industry professionals and engage with Flight Centre Travel Academy staff!
Check out the page below for our upcoming events!
Student Orientation
Are you new to the Flight Centre Travel Consultant Program? If you are just getting started the following links might help.
Anita Riley
Anita is true Flight Centre Travel Group royalty. With a career spanning 30 years Anita has worked across many roles including Travel Consultant, Team Leader, Recruiter, Trainer, HR and State Leader of Victoria. Anita really has been there, done that and we are extremely fortunate to have someone with her experience and expertise heading up the Flight Centre Travel Consultant Program at the Travel Academy.
Student Support
At Flight Centre Travel Academy we offer a range of study and learning support.
Accessible Learning
If you will be balancing your studies with a health condition or accessibility need you might be eligible for reasonable academic adjustments and extra support. We are here to help, and you don’t need a medical diagnosis to qualify.
- Contact Holly Davison (she/her), Accessibility Advisor at TUA here
Student Support Consultants
Our Student Support Consultants are here to support you with anything you need. They’re passionate about helping students and can assist with technology issues, time management, emotional well-being, and more. Whatever you need, they are here to help.
- Contact your Student Support team by clicking here or by sending an email to travelacademystudent@flightcentre.com
Subject Support
Alongside your online tutorials, your Facilitators offer One-on-One Coaching Calls to help with specific study and assessment-related challenges. Assessment questions and extension applications will start with your facilitator.
- Contact your Facilitator directly to book a coaching call
- Contact the team - by clicking here or by sending an email to travelacademystudent@flightcentre.com
- Phone 1300 114 393 | 07 3087 9235
Program & Recruitment Support
Our Program Leaders are dedicated to guiding and supporting you throughout your studies. They offer specialized bonus information sessions tailored to your program, helping you develop essential skills. Additionally, they provide valuable insights on career pathways, opportunities, employers and recruitment, assist with job and interview preparation, and support you through every step of the interview process.
- Contact Anita - by clicking here or by sending an email to anita.riley@flightcentre.com
Counselling and Wellbeing support is available for all students.
Counselling
Counselling can offer support for personal challenges and feelings like stress, anxiety, loneliness, grief, homesickness, family issues, or thoughts of suicide. It’s here to help you cope with life while studying and be your best self, but it’s not for academic support. To access counselling services through Torrens University Australia, just visit this page or fill out a CARE form. We’re here to help you through any tough times.
Wellbeing
If you are feeling unsafe, overwhelmed or in distress and need to talk to someone right now, the Wellbeing support line is open to all students living in Australia and available 24 hours a day, all year round. Call 1300 093 800 or text 0485 829 959 to talk to a mental health professional who can offer immediate support.
- Phone: 1300 093 800 | Text: 0485 829 959
Flight Centre Travel Consultant Program FAQs
Absolutely! Switching to a new pathway is possible, but it is dependent on timing. Connect with your Program Leader for a detailed discussion on how you can smoothly transition into a new Program.
You will be given the opportunity to re-sit the subject at your own expense if you fail. Supplementary exams and assignments exist for students who are just under the pass mark.
You must pass your Diploma subjects and your Certificate of Excellence assessments to remain on the Flight Centre Travel Consultant Program.
The FC Travel Consultant Program sessions are not part of the Diploma of Travel and Tourism curriculum. These sessions provide additional learning and training, assisting you toward achieving the benchmarks necessary for the Flight Centre Certificate of Excellence.
All subjects are delivered completely online!
Our Program Sessions are also online learning sessions.
Our Flight Centre Travel Consultant Behind the Scenes Exclusive Event is an optional in-person event at Flight Centre HQ in Brisbane. Invitations will be sent to you well in advance providing ample time for you to make travel arrangements (at your own cost) should you wish to join us.
While we can't promise employment, we're committed to offering extra training including our program sessions that prepares you thoroughly for the interview stage, making you a standout candidate.
