This course provides participants with a range of well developed retail travel sales and operational skills which are relevant to an office environment. The qualification develops skills in tourism planning and information assistance including destinations, tourist precincts, sites, attractions and forms of transportation.
Course Delivery
Field trips, to a number of tourism attractions and sites, are part of the course.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: SIT30107
- CRICOS Code: 063899G
Campus: Preston
Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
This qualification may lead to further study in the Certificate IV in Tourism.
Study Pathways at NMIT
- Certificate IV in Tourism
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment in areas such as the retail travel sector, including leisure and corporate travel as a sales consultant, as an attendant at an attraction site, or as an operations consultant for a tour operator.
Entrance Requirements
Year 12 or equivalent. Mature age applicants are encouraged to apply.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Assessment will be a combination of: role plays, group activities, discussions, verbal and written reports, case studies, tests / exams.
Materials
Materials levy will be confirmed at enrolment.
Fees
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply through VTAC
VTAC Code:Preston: 69591
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBADM306A | Create electronic presentations | N/A | Core |
| BSBCMN205A | Use business technology | N/A | Core |
| SITTIND001A | Develop & update tourism industry knowledge | N/A | Core |
| SITTTSL001A | Operate an online information system | N/A | Core |
| SITTTSL002A | Access & interpret product information | N/A | Core |
| SITTTSL003A | Source & provide international destination information | N/A | Core |
| SITTTSL004A | Source & provide Australian destination information & advice | N/A | Core |
| SITXCCS001A | Provide Visitor Information | N/A | Core |
| SITXCOM001A | Work with colleagues | N/A | Core |
| SITXCOM002A | Work in a socially diverse environment | N/A | Core |
| SITXEVT001A | Develop and update event industry knowledge | N/A | Core |
| SITXEVT002A | Provide event staging support | N/A | Core |
| SITXEVT004A | Coordinate on-site event registrations | N/A | Core |
| SITXOHS001A | Follow OHS & security | N/A | Core |
| SITXVT003A | Process and monitor event registrations | N/A | Core |
