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Certificate III in Tourism

Course Code SIT30122

VET Delivered to Secondary School Students

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Duration
  • Part Time
  • 2 years
Delivery
  • On Campus
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  • Glen Waverley
  • Moorabbin

This course is not available for International Students

Overview

The Certificate III in Tourism provides secondary school students with a foundation for a career in the fast-growing, dynamic industry of travel and tourism. Students will learn how to prepare quotes, source airfares for domestic flights, provide domestic and international destination information, plus how to provide excellent customer service and follow safe work practices.

Career Opportunities

  • travel advisor
  • visitor Information officer
  • sales or reservations consultants for corporate travel
  • tour Guide
  • hotel employee
  • tourist attraction attendant

Pathway to further studies

  • SIT40122 Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism
  • SIT50122 Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management

Studying the Certificate III in Tourism at Holmesglen

This course is a VET Delivered to Secondary School Students and can only be completed as part of your VCE or VPC program.<p>You will learn about Australian and international destinations, tourism products and services, and how to sell and quote to clients. You will use an industry booking system to book flights and issue domestic air tickets.<p>Upon graduating successfully, you may receive credits towards your VCE or VPC. You can then enhance your career opportunities with further studies in travel and tourism.

Entry Requirements

When undertaking the course, you must be enrolled as a VCE or VCE (VM) student at a Victorian secondary school.<p>The VET in Secondary School coordinator at your school will determine you ability to undertake this training. You must be in Years 10-12.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.<p>These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

Timetable

15 units must be completed:<p> •4 core units<br> •11 elective units, consisting of:<br> •5 units from Group A<br>OR<br> •6 units from Group B<br>OR<br> •at least 3 units from Group C<br>OR<br> •6 units from Group D
Unit code Unit name
SITTIND003 Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
Unit code Unit name
SITTTVL001 Access and interpret product information
BSBTEC303 Create electronic presentations
SITTTVL003 Provide advice on Australian destinations
SITTTVL008 Source airfares and issue tickets for domestic flights
SITXCCS010 Provide visitor information
SITXCOM006 Source and present information
BSBOPS202 Engage with customers
SITTTVL004 Sell tourism products or services
SITTTVL005 Prepare customer quotations
BSBTEC201 Use business software applications
SITTTVL002 Provide advice on international destinations

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

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Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On successfully completing this course you will awarded SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism

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Fees

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