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Certificate III in Tourism

Course Code SIT30122

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Duration
  • Full Time
  • 10 Months
Delivery
  • On Campus
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Campus
  • Glen Waverley

This course is not available for International Students

Free TAFE Course

You may be eligible to study this course for FREE.

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Overview

The Certificate III in Tourism course offers many exciting career opportunities including tour guiding, travel agency and hotel reception. This program will provide you with the knowledge and skills you needed to begin your career in travel and tourism, a fast-growing, dynamic industry.

Career Opportunities

  • tour Guide
  • hotel receptionist
  • travel advisor
  • tour wholesalers
  • tour operators
  • tourist attraction attendants
  • visitor information centres

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

You will learn how to lead tour groups, check in guests at a hotel, and about tourism products and services, and how to sell and quote to clients. You will use an industry booking system to book domestic and international flights and issue air tickets and learn all about the cruise industry, even gaining membership to the cruise industry association CLIA.<p>You’ll study in Holmesglen's simulated tourism office, which showcases the latest industry software so you can complete your studies in live airline reservations, fares and ticketing using the industry system Amadeus.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.<p>Learners will need to have the confidence and the ability to learn new software applications.
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

<strong>Timetable:</strong><br>2 days per week<p>This course is divided into three stages that include Tour Guiding, Hotels and Products, and Travel Bookings. <p>To receive this qualification you must complete 15 units consisting of 4 core units and 11 elective units.<p>Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on travel and tourism industry feedback.<p>If you have already completed other eligible units, these may be counted towards completion of this program.
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
SITTGDE016 Lead tour groups
SITTGDE017 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities
SITHACS016 Provide accommodation reception services
SITTTVL001 Access and interpret product information
SITTTVL004 Sell tourism products or services
SITTTVL011 Provide specialist advice on cruises
SITTTVL007 Use a computerised reservations or operations system
SITTTVL008 Source airfares and issue tickets for domestic flights
SITTTVL009 Construct international airfares
SITTTVL006 Book tourism products and process documentation
SITTTVL005 Prepare customer quotations

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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Click the ‘apply’ button below to get your application started with us. Our friendly Holmesglen team will be in touch to discuss your study opportunities and pre-training requirements.

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Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completing this course, you will receive the SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourismm

Industry Connections

Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
Full Fee $7,958
Government subsidised $3,391
Concession $679
Free TAFE eligible student FREE
Mandatory materials Cost
Materials fee $400
Activities fee $160

Additional Course Cost

Students will be required to wear appropriate clothing and footwear when undertaking practical activities. Students are required to supply: <br>* Closed toe walking shoes <br> <br>The total cost of these items is approximately $100. <br> <br>If additional safety equipment is required, it will be supplied by the Institute.

All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. <a href="/study-with-us/tafe-study/tafe-fees-and-scholarships/government-subsidised-training">Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession. </a>

 

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