This course provides participants with highly specialised tourism management skills. The course will develop strategic, operational, planning, communication, sales, marketing, human resource and financial management skills. The qualification is relevant to all types of tourism environments.

Course Outline
Plus ONE stream choice from below:
RETAIL TRAVEL

  • SITTTSL010A Control reservations or operations using a computerised system
  • SITTTSL013A Construct normal international airfares
  • SITTTSL014A Construct promotional international airfares


REGIONAL TOURISM

  • SITTPPD008A Develop host community awareness
  • SITTPPD009A Assess tourism opportunities for local
  • SITTPPD010A Develop & implement local tourism plan


E-BUSINESS

  • BSBEBUS601A Develop an e-business strategy
  • BSBEBUS521A Plan e-marketing communications
  • BSBEBUS604A Develop a business website strategy


GUIDING

  • SITTGDE001A Work as a guide
  • SITTGDE006A Prepare & present tour commentaries
  • SITTGDE007A Develop & maintain the general & regional knowledge required by guides


ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

  • SITXENV003 Develop workplace policy & procedures for sustainability
  • SITTPPD005A Plan & implement minimal impact operations
  • SITPPD006A Plan & develop ecologically sustainable tourism operations

About the Course

  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • National Code: SIT60107
  • CRICOS Code: 063958B

Campus: Preston

Duration

Full-time: 2 years

Modes of Delivery

Classroom

Further Study and Careers

Pathways to Further Study

This course will provide a pathway to higher education.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment as senior managers in sales and marketing, operations and business development areas.

Entrance Requirements

Local Students:

Year 12 or equivalent. Mature age applicants are encouraged to apply.

International Students:

Australian Year 12(or recognised equivalent). IELTS 5.5 or higher (or recognised equivalents). Mature Age.

Materials

Assessment Methods

Various forms of assessment may be used including: reports, group activities, case studies, verbal and written reports, practical exercises, computer simulations and tests / exams.

Materials

Materials Levy - To be confirmed at enrolment. Industry Activities/Entrance Fees - To be confirmed at enrolment.

Fees

Local Fees:

Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $10,000


International Fees:

A$10200 p.a.


Australian Government subsidised place:

You could be eligible for an Australian Government subsidised place if you meet the specific requirements, for more information about fees click here.


VET FEE-HELP helps you pay your VET tuition fees:

You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.


More Information

Phone: 03 9269 1467

Web: Enquiry Form

Department: Tourism

How to Apply

Local Students

Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply through VTAC
VTAC Code:69591



International Students

Click to download an
Application for Enrolment Form

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Units of Study

The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.

Code Subject Hours
BSBADM306A Create electronic presentations 20
BSBCMN205A Use business technology 30
BSBCMN306A Produce business documents 80
HLTFA301B Apply Fist aid 18
SITTGDE002A Provide arrival and departure transfer 20
SITTGDE003A Coordinate and operate a tour 70
SITTGDE004A Lead tour groups 30
SITTGDE005A Manage extended touring programs 70
SITTIND001A Develop & update tourism industry 25
SITTPPD001A Research, access and develop tourism products 100
SITTPPD002A Research tourism data 100
SITTPPD004A Plan and implement minimal impact operations 70
SITTTOP001A Allocate tour resources 30
SITTTOP002A Load touring equipment and conduct pre-departure checks 30
SITTTOP004A Set up and operate a camp site 50
SITTTOP005A Provide a camp site catering 80
SITTTSL001A Operate an online information system 40
SITTTSL002A Access & interpret product information 65
SITTTSL003A Source & provide international destination information 45
SITTTSL004A Source & provide Australian destination information 40
SITTTSL010A Control reservations or operations using a computerised system 120
SITTTSL013A Construct normal international airfares 40
SITTTSL014A Construct promotional international airfares 40
SITXADM001A Perform office procedures 20
SITXADM003A Write business documents 25
SITXCCS001A Provide visitor information 30
SITXCCS003A Manage quality customer service 30
SITXCOM001A Work with colleagues & customers 25
SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse 20
SITXCOM003A Deal with conflict situations 20
SITXEVT001A Develop & update event industry knowledge 25
SITXEVT002A Provide event staging support 30
SITXEVT003A Process & monitor event registrations 60
SITXEVT004A Coordinate onsite event registrations 40
SITXFIN003A Interpret financial information 60
SITXFIN004A Managing finances within a budget 30
SITXFIN005A Prepare and monitor budgets 30
SITXFIN008A Manage financial operations 75
SITXGLC001A Develop & update legal knowledge required for business compliance 80
SITXHRM001A Coach others in job skills 20
SITXHRM005A Lead & manage people 60
SITXHRM007A Manage workplace diversity 60
SITXMGT001A Monitor work operations 20
SITXMGT002A Develop & implement operational plans 50
SITXMGT004A Develop and implement a business plan 50
SITXMGT005A Manage business risk 60
SITXMGT006A Establish & conduct business relationships 60
SITXMPR002A Create a promotional stand or display 30
SITXMPR004A Coordinate marketing activities 30
SITXMPR005A Develop and manage marketing stragies 80
SITXOHS001A Follow health, safety and security procedures 10
SITXOHS003A Identify hazards and assess and control safety risks 30
SITXOHS004A Implement & monitor workplace occupational health, safety and security practices 30
SITXOHS005A Establish and maintain an occupational health and safety system 30
TDTC197B Drive vehicle 30
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