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Course Description

Start your tourism career with this course where you’ll gain practical experience and essential job skills. You’ll dive into tourism operations, business practices, regulations and customer service, building a solid foundation for your future in the industry.  

Go on excursions to metropolitan and regional destinations where you’ll explore attractions across Victoria and speak with tourism operators, bringing your learning to life. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to step confidently into exciting tourism roles, anywhere in the world.  

Complete your SIT30125 Certificate III in Tourism, then step straight into the SIT50122 Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management. In just an additional 6 months – you’ll earn a dual qualification. 

This course is part of the Victorian Government’s Free TAFE program. If you are eligible, your tuition fees are fully covered by the Australian and Victorian governments. 

Career Opportunities

  • Tour Guide 
  • Tour Operator 
  • Information Officer 
  • Museum Guide 
  • Visitor Information Officer

 

Pathways 

Progress through further study and into employment with more skills in your pocket. Explore more pathway options from this course.

COURSE DETAILS

Course Code

SIT30125

Study Area

Tourism

Course Level

Certificate III

Course Intake

February, April, July, September

Duration

6 months

Campus

Melbourne

Course Mode

Full-time

Course Hours

Full-time 20-25 hours per week

Course Structure

Please note that the order of the delivery of units and elective units available may vary between campuses, course modes and intakes.

Core

SITXWHS005Participate in safe work practices
SITTIND003Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
SITXCOM007Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITXCCS014Provide service to customers

Electives

BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
SITTTVL003Provide advice on Australian destinations
SITTTVL001Access and interpret product information
SITTGDE017Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities
SITTTVL004Sell tourism products or services
SITTTVL011Provide specialist advice on cruises
SITTTVL007Use a computerised reservations or operations system
SITXCCS010Provide visitor information
SITTPPD014Coordinate and operate sustainable tourism activities
SITTGDE016Lead tour groups
SITTTVL002Provide advice on international destinations

Timetables

Want to get a handle on your schedule? Find timetables for tourism, hospitality, events and hotel management courses at the Melbourne campus for our next intake. Please note timetables are subject to change.

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