Course Overview

Like working with holiday makers and other travellers? A career in caravan park operations can offer a healthy outdoor lifestyle as well as the opportunity to be a part of the vibrant tourism industry. With growing demand from Australian and international tourists, it is becoming increasingly necessary for caravan parks to improve the skills of their staff and create the ideal holiday environment.

This course will give you the skills to work effectively in a caravan park to carry out a range of activities, usually with a tourism/administration focus, or a grounds and maintenance focus. Ideal for small caravan park situations. Once you've completed the course, you could go on to develop your skills further by gaining additional qualifications.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate II in Holiday Parks and Resorts.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

Work at a small caravan park.

Continue on with the Certificate III in Holiday Parks and Resorts.

Entry Requirements

Currently employed in the caravan industry (full time) as a trainee. * Common units are able to be undertaken which can allow you to gain employment into the industry.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment includes practical demonstrations, problem solving, documents/folio, critical incident reports, journals, oral presentations, interviews, case studies, projects, group discussions, examinations and the collection of specimens.

Opportunities For Further Study

• Certificate III in Caravan Park Operations
• Certificate IV in Caravan Park Operations

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
SITTHPR301B	Plan and organise daily work
SITXCOM001A	Work with colleagues and customers
SITXOHS001B	Follow health safety and security procedures
SITHIND001B	Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge or
SITTIND001B	Develop and update tourism industry knowledge or
SITTIND202B	Develop and update caravan industry knowledge

and

Seven (7) units selected from one or more of the following areas of the Caravan Package:

• Caravan Park Office
• Parks, Grounds and Maintenance
• General Administration
• Financial Administration
• Computer Technology
• Supporting Technical Skills
• Health, Hygiene, Safety and Security