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SIT30122 - Certificate III in Tourism

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Duration

Please refer to Course Structure below.

Location
Online
Next intakeFebruary, 2025
Study modeOnline, RPL/RCC/Credit
Total units15
Fee-Free TAFE course for eligible Queensland applicants.

Overview

If you are seeking a career where you can combine work with your passion for travel, the Certificate III in Tourism may be for you. Your studies will focus on developing a range of tourism sales, operational and tour delivery skills. This course has a practical focus, ensuring you graduate work-ready and are equipped with the skills needed to enter the diverse and dynamic tourism industry.

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.



This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

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Career Opportunities

This qualification provides a pathway to work in many tourism industry sectors and for a diversity of employers including tour operators, inbound tour operators, visitor information centres, holiday parks and resorts, attractions, cultural and heritage sites, and any small tourism business. It allows for multi-skilling and for specialisation in office-based roles involving the planning and coordination of tourism services, in roles in the field where products are delivered or in performing operational activities such as housekeeping, grounds maintenance and providing customer service.

Structure & Availability

Online

Duration:
Full Time DurationPart Time Duration
12 months18 months

This course is typically delivered over 1 year, 2 Semesters, full time. However, as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.  The time allocation for this program may also include the clustering of units of competency for delivery which allows similar or complementary content items to be delivered at the same time thus reducing duplication in content covered and therefore reducing time required. The existing skills, knowledge and experience of learners will also be taken into consideration of amount of training required for this program cohort. Credit transfer for units previously completed at a Nationally Recognised Training Organisation may also reduce the time of this program. 


Core

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

Elective

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITTTVL001Access and interpret product information
SITTTVL003Provide advice on Australian destinations
SITTTVL004Sell tourism products or services
SITTTVL005Prepare customer quotations
SITXCCS010Provide visitor information
SITXCOM008Provide a briefing or scripted commentary
SITXHRM007Coach others in job skills
SITXCOM006Source and present information
SITEEVT020Source and use information on the events industry
SITTTVL002Provide advice on international destinations
SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety

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Duration:
Full Time DurationPart Time Duration
12 months18 months

This course is typically delivered over 1 year, 2 Semesters, full time. However, as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.  The time allocation for this program may also include the clustering of units of competency for delivery which allows similar or complementary content items to be delivered at the same time thus reducing duplication in content covered and therefore reducing time required. The existing skills, knowledge and experience of learners will also be taken into consideration of amount of training required for this program cohort. Credit transfer for units previously completed at a Nationally Recognised Training Organisation may also reduce the time of this program. 


Core

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

Elective

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITTTVL001Access and interpret product information
SITTTVL003Provide advice on Australian destinations
SITTTVL004Sell tourism products or services
SITTTVL005Prepare customer quotations
SITXCCS010Provide visitor information
SITXCOM008Provide a briefing or scripted commentary
SITXHRM007Coach others in job skills
SITXCOM006Source and present information
SITEEVT020Source and use information on the events industry
SITTTVL002Provide advice on international destinations
SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety

Trainees

Duration:
Full Time DurationPart Time Duration
12 months18 months

This course is typically delivered for trainees over 18 months, 3 Semesters, part-time time. However, as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.  The time allocation for this program may also include the clustering of units of competency for delivery which allows similar or complementary content items to be delivered at the same time thus reducing duplication in content covered and therefore reducing time required. The existing skills, knowledge and experience of learners will also be taken into consideration of amount of training required for this program cohort. Credit transfer for units previously completed at a Nationally Recognised Training Organisation may also reduce the time of this program. 


Core

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

Elective

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITTTVL001Access and interpret product information
SITTTVL003Provide advice on Australian destinations
SITTTVL004Sell tourism products or services
SITTTVL005Prepare customer quotations
SITXCCS010Provide visitor information
SITXCOM008Provide a briefing or scripted commentary
SITXHRM007Coach others in job skills
SITXCOM006Source and present information
SITEEVT020Source and use information on the events industry
SITTTVL002Provide advice on international destinations
SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety

RPL Structure

Duration:

RPL Only

RPL involves an assessment process of an individual’s previously obtained skills and knowledge that has been achieved outside the formal education and training system. The duration is dependent on evidence collection by the candidate and approval of evidence by the CQUniversity assessor. 


RPL Units

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXWHS005Participate in safe work practices
SITXCCS014Provide service to customers
SITXCOM007Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITXHRM007Coach others in job skills
SITXCOM006Source and present information
SITTIND003Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
SITXCCS010Provide visitor information
SITTTVL001Access and interpret product information
SITEEVT020Source and use information on the events industry
SITTTVL002Provide advice on international destinations
SITTTVL003Provide advice on Australian destinations
SITTTVL004Sell tourism products or services
SITTTVL005Prepare customer quotations
SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXCOM008Provide a briefing or scripted commentary

Online

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December, 2025Online

Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online

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February, 2024Online
March, 2024Online
April, 2024Online
May, 2024Online
June, 2024Online
July, 2024Online
August, 2024Online
September, 2024Online
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November, 2024Online
December, 2024Online
February, 2025Online
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November, 2025Online
December, 2025Online

This course has no residential schools.

Students will need to be working in a suitable tourism, events, or hospitality business, as a paid employee or volunteer, in a customer focused role, using organisational policies and procedures to guide work activities, working with some independence, and providing guidance to other staff.

• There are no minimum required hours as these are competency-based assessment tasks.

• The supervisor who signs the forms (we will supply the forms) must have relevant qualifications or experience for the unit they are signing off.

        - Evidence of this is to be supplied to CQU for audit purposes.

        - The Supervisor will be contacted to verify these forms

Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, CQUniversity requires completion of bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.

There is a requirement to complete practical workplace assessments in a suitable industry environment.

Access to a computer, Internet and intermediate computer skills. 24-hour CQUniversity computer labs are available on selected campuses.

Fees & Scholarships

Fee for Service/ Full Fee

Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE. 

Co-Contribution and Co-Contribution Concessional Fee

Some government subsidies, such as Certificate 3 Guarantee, will require the individual to contribute to the cost of their training through a co-contribution fee. Government subsidies are subject to eligibility.

The fee will vary based on the course chosen and the eligibility of the student for a concession rate. The co-contribution fee represents the total cost to the student for tuition. There are other costs that the student may have to pay, including but not limited to uniforms and course resources. This will vary depending on the training. If you are required to pay Co-Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.

This is a Fee Free TAFE course thanks to the Australian and Queensland Governments. Eligibility and conditions apply.

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Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more

How to apply

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