Certificate III In Tourism

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Get qualified to start your tourism career while completing your secondary school studies

This course is designed for students who want to pursue tourism services or sales. It provides an entry into many tourism industry sectors and employers including tour operators, inbound tour operators, visitor information centres, attractions, cultural and heritage sites and any small tourism business.

The course has been designed to meet employment opportunities and provide credit transfer into Certificate III in Events and Diploma programs in Tourism, Hospitality and Events.

Proposed Timetable:
Dandenong Wed 8.30am – 12.30pm, Wed 1pm – 5pm.
Frankston Wed 8.30am – 12.30pm, Wed 1pm – 5pm.

Not a secondary school student? Explore other Hospitality and Tourism courses on offer at Chisholm.

Course code: SIT30116
On campus: Dandenong, Frankston
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: 3 February 2021

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Learning outcomes
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
SWL is not mandated in this program, though the VCAA strongly recommend all VET students undertake some work placement.

Contribution to the VCE/VCAL
Please speak to your VET coordinator for more information about contribution to VCE or VCAL.

Training and employment outcomes
event coordinator
tourist information officer

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
SITTTSL002	Access and interpret product information
SITTTSL008	Book supplier products and services
SITTTSL001	Operate online information systems
SITXWHS001	Participate in safe work practices
SITTTSL006	Prepare quotations
SITTTSL009	Process travel-related documentation
SITTTSL004	Provide advice on Australian destinations
SITTTSL003	Provide advice on international destinations
HLTAID003	Provide first aid
SITHFAB002	Provide responsible service of alcohol
SITXCCS006	Provide service to customers
SITXCCS002	Provide visitor information
SITTTSL005	Sell tourism products and services
SITXCOM002	Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITTIND001	Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
SITTTSL010	Use a computerised reservations or operations system
BSBWOR203	Work effectively with others
SITTGDE005	Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities
SITXFIN001	Process financial transactions

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Tourism
Possible job outcome	event coordinator tourist information officer

Admission requirements

Year 10 level of maths and english preferred
Fees

Fees for VETiS programs vary from school to school due to a range of factors.

Please contact your school's VET coordinator to determine what fees you will need to contribute to undertake this program.
How to apply

VETiS enrolments are processed through secondary school VET coordinators.
If you are interested in completing this program, please contact your school VET Coordinator.

For any other queries, please email vetisprograms@chisholm.edu.au.
What to bring
Details of requirements, equipment and textbooks to be purchased by the student will be provided prior to commencement.