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THE students of Australia’s first cruise qualification, Diploma Tourism (Cruise Operations) have thanked industry partners including Cunard, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Oceania and APT River Cruising for passing on their product knowledge. The course, which launched this year, is currently nearing the end of its first semester, and consists of tourism, hospitality and events content, plus a dedicated day per week of cruise contextualisation. Later this month the class (pictured below) is heading off on their first experience of cruising onboard Pacific Pearl, whilst later in the year they will also have the opportunity to complete a first aid, fire safety and basic sea survival course. “The course has been developed after recognising a demand for individuals who want to take advantage of the massive growth and opportunities in cruising,” said lecturer and ex- Princess Cruises hotel officer Jonathan Sharp. |
