Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Guiding

Certificate III in Guiding

Qualification
National Code:
SIT30512
State Code:
J433
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0807 - Tourism
Original TGA Release Date
30/07/2013
Approved Date
04/06/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
420
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
30/07/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 30/07/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a range of guiding skills combined with a substantial depth of subject matter knowledge. They work with some independence and under limited supervision using discretion and judgement to resolve problems.

Job roles
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a guide in many tourism industry sectors. Guides at this level usually work in particular areas or sites, including attractions, cultural and heritage sites, in tourist precincts, in marine and national parks, in wineries or onboard day or extended cruise vessels.

Possible job titles include:
cultural guide
heritage guide
interpretive guide
museum guide
nature-based site guide
site guide
tour guide
walking guide
winery guide.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Thirteen (13) units must be completed:
- nine (9) core units
- four (4) elective units, consisting of:
- one (1) unit from the elective units listed in the qualification outline
- two (2) units from the elective units listed in the qualification outline, elsewhere in SIT12 Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD146 HLTFA311A Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
WF693 SITTGDE305 Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides 40 Unit of competency
WF813 SITXWHS301 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks 15 Unit of competency
WF691 SITTGDE303 Lead tour groups 30 Unit of competency
WF812 SITXWHS101 Participate in safe work practices 15 Unit of competency
WF692 SITTGDE304 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities 35 Unit of competency
WF744 SITXCCS303 Provide service to customers 25 Unit of competency
WF748 SITXCOM201 Show social and cultural sensitivity 20 Unit of competency
WF689 SITTGDE301 Work as a guide 55 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Four (4) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF719 SITTTSL202 Access and interpret product information 55 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
WF697 SITTGDE309 Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments 60 Unit of competency
WF695 SITTGDE307 Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape 60 Unit of competency
WF773 SITXFIN201 Process financial transactions 30 Unit of competency
WF700 SITTIND201 Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S604 SIT30507 Certificate III in Tourism (Guiding) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J617 SIT30513 Certificate III in Guiding Qualification
VET Info Notes
This is a sample program that represents the qualification code SIT30512 taken from the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package SIT12 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the National Register Training.gov.au.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 4/06/2013.
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR04240) TOURISM (GUIDING) (LEVEL 3) Traineeship