SIT30116 Certificate III in Tourism

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The nationally recognised SIT30116 – Certificate III in Tourism will give you the qualification, knowledge and skills to enhance your travel and tourism career. Whether you are thinking of entering the industry or building upon your career, this qualification can assist you to do so.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a range of well-developed tourism service, sales or operational skills and sound knowledge of industry operations to coordinate tourism services. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

This qualification will provide you with entry level skills and knowledge to work effectively in the travel and tourism industry.

You will learn to and gain valuable workplace experience to:

• Sell tourism products and services
• Prepare quotations and process reservations
• Provide visitor information
• Provide service to customers

Australian College of Hospitality and Retail includes SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol of competency in the qualification structure. However, the unit must be completed externally through another registered training organisation. If you have already completed this unit, simply provide us with a copy of your Statement of Attainment or Statement of Results from the registered training organisation to apply for credit transfer. If you do not already hold this unit, you will need to source another registered training organisation to complete the unit and provide us with a copy of your Statement of Attainment upon successful completion to apply for credit transfer.

WORK PLACEMENT

Summary of work placement requirements (full breakdown with enrolment application);

• Computerised reservations systems used by tourism and travel industry
• Brochures, product manuals, tariffs, price lists, supplier information kits, information databases, displays
• Outdoor catering equipment
• Food and beverage supplies used for preparing and providing outdoor meals
• Commercial coffee equipment
• Bar and beverage area

JOB OUTCOMES

To achieve this qualification, learners are required to source suitable work placement with the required resources, equipment and facility in accordance with the work placement checklist. Work placement needs to be organised by the student and is a requirement in order to satisfy the assessment criteria of the qualification.

Summary of work placement requirements (full breakdown with enrolment application);

• Computerised reservations systems used by tourism and travel industry
• Brochures, product manuals, tariffs, price lists, supplier information kits, information databases, displays
• Outdoor catering equipment
• Food and beverage supplies used for preparing and providing outdoor meals
• Commercial coffee equipment
• Bar and beverage area

FAST ASSESSMENT TURNAROUND

ACOHR prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace. Learners always have units to work on so there is no waiting before moving on to the next unit!

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION

The Australian College of Hospitality and Retail only provides qualifications within the Australian Qualifications Framework, the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. You can find out more about the Australian College of Hospitality and Retail nationally recognised courses and the Australian Qualifications Framework here. We take the time to understand each individual student’s personal circumstances and career aspirations to provide a personalised education experience.

SPECIALIST TRAINING

Australian College of Hospitality and Retail only provides training for the tourism and hospitality sector with bespoke online courses. Our trainers and assessors are specialists in the industry who have tailored training approaches that provide you with the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.

We are a specialised training organisation dedicated providing quality training to those that want to work in the tourism and hospitality sector and make a difference.

Feel free to ask our trainers for industry hot topics like employment tips to guide your entry and progression in this growing industry.

DEDICATED TRAINER AND AFTER HOURS SUPPORT

ACOHR provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.