Certificate III in Tourism

Course Code
SIT30107
Course Type
Accredited Course
Course Level
Skills Building
Department
Hospitality
Course Location
Morwell
Course Duration
Full Time: 9 months
Part Time: 12 months
Course Cost
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Study Modes
On Campus; Online; Full time; Part Time (Day); Flexible
Starting Date
Full Time:
  • February 2013

  • Part Time: Ongoing

  • Flexible: Ongoing

    • Times
    9:00am - 4:00pm
    Enquiries
    Hospitality/Tourism Department
    Phone: (03) 5120 4500
    Fax: 1300 094 661
    Email: morrecept@gippstafe.edu.au
    Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

    Course Overview

    Combining work with travel is a great way to see the world, and a career in the tourism industry is a good starting point.

    This course will give you the knowledge, skills  needed to get a job in the tourism industry. This course will prepare you for work as a travel agent, tour guide, consultant, attractions officer, tourism information officer, or as a stepping stone in to Event Managment areas.

    It recognizes  the diversity of tourism operations and the increasing industry trend for operators to provide specialised tourism products. The types of enterprise to which this qualification may apply include tour operators of any sort (e.g. coach, camping, cruise boat, four-wheel drive or walking), attractions, cultural and heritage sites and any small tourism business requiring multi-skilled employees.

    Qualifications And Recognition

    Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Tourism.

    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

    • Cellar door salesperson and guide in a winery 
    • Attendant and guide in a museum 
    • Attendant in an attraction or theme park 
    • Senior ride operator in an attraction or theme park 
    • Operations consultant for a tour operator 
    • Reservation sales agent for a tour operator.  

    Online Requirements

    Participants will need access to a computer and an Internet connection

    Entry Requirements

    Attend an interview

    How To Apply

    Direct to Institute

    Assessment

    Practical demonstrations, journals, oral presentations, group discussions, examinations  

    Opportunities For Further Study

    Course Structure

    Unit Code Unit Name
    SITTIND001B Develop and update tourism industry knowledge
    SITTTSL001A  Operate an online information system 
    SITTTSL002A Access and interpret product information
    SITTTSL003A Source and provide international destination information and advice
    SITTTSL004A Source and provide Australian destination information and advice
    SITTTSL005A  Sell tourism products and services 
    SITTTSL006B  Prepare quotations
    SITTTSL008B Books and coordinate supplier services 
    SITTTSL009B  Process travel-related documentations 
    SITTTSL010B  Control reservations or operations using a computerised system 
    SITXCOM001A  Work with colleagues and customers 
    SITXCOM002A  Work in a socially diverse environment 
    SITXOHS001B  Follow health, safety and security procedures 
    SITXCCS001B  Provide visitor information