Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:45 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism

Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism

Qualification
National Code:
SIT40116
State Code:
AZT8
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0807 - Tourism
Original TGA Release Date
03/03/2016
Approved Date
30/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
631
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/04/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 08/04/2022 Current Transition (Replaced)
1.00 03/03/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who use a broad range of tourism or travel skills and sound knowledge of industry operations to coordinate travel or tourism services. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems. Many people have supervisory responsibilities and plan, monitor and evaluate the work of team members.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in many travel and tourism industry sectors and for a diverse range of employers including travel agencies, tour wholesalers, tour operators, inbound tour operators, tourist attractions, visitor information centres and other tourism businesses.

Possible job titles include:
account coordinator
assistant manager
marketing coordinator
operations supervisor
product coordinator
promotions officer
reservations sales or call centre supervisor
senior operations coordinator
senior or supervisory retail consultant
sales coordinator
sales executive.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Nineteen (19) units must be completed:
- seven (7) core units
- twelve (12) elective units, consisting of:
- six (6) units from Group A
- six (6) additional units from Group A, Group B, elsewhere in the SIT 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 seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWQ45 SITXHRM001 Coach others in job skills 30 Unit of competency
AWQ67 SITXCCS007 Enhance customer service experiences 60 Unit of competency
AWQ15 SITXWHS003 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices 30 Unit of competency
AWQ53 SITXFIN002 Interpret financial information 20 Unit of competency
AWQ63 SITXCOM005 Manage conflict 20 Unit of competency
AWQ66 SITXCOM002 Show social and cultural sensitivity 20 Unit of competency
AWR13 SITTIND001 Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry 25 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least six (6) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWQ95 SITTTSL002 Access and interpret product information 55 Unit of competency
AWQ80 SITTTSL015 Administer billing and settlement plan 12 Unit of competency
AWQ98 SITTTOP003 Allocate tour or activity resources 30 Unit of competency
AWQ92 SITTTSL008 Book supplier products and services 25 Unit of competency
AWQ83 SITTTSL014 Construct advanced international airfares 40 Unit of competency
AWQ87 SITTTSL012 Construct normal international airfares 40 Unit of competency
AWQ86 SITTTSL013 Construct promotional international airfares 40 Unit of competency
AWR17 SITTGDE011 Coordinate and operate tours 60 Unit of competency
AWR21 SITTGDE006 Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides 40 Unit of competency
AWR22 SITTGDE004 Lead tour groups 30 Unit of competency
AWR00 SITTTOP001 Load touring equipment and supplies 25 Unit of competency
AWQ82 SITTTSL017 Maintain product inventories 15 Unit of competency
AWM91 TLIC3042 Operate coach/bus 35 Unit of competency
AWN06 TLIC1051 Operate commercial vehicle 30 Unit of competency
AWN02 TLIC2025 Operate four wheel drive vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AWQ96 SITTTOP005 Operate tours in a remote area 70 Unit of competency
AWR23 SITTGDE005 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities 35 Unit of competency
AWQ90 SITTTSL006 Prepare quotations 20 Unit of competency
AWR16 SITTGDE010 Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments 60 Unit of competency
AWR18 SITTGDE008 Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape 60 Unit of competency
AWR20 SITTGDE009 Prepare specialised interpretive content on marine environments 60 Unit of competency
AWQ93 SITTTSL007 Process reservations 20 Unit of competency
AWQ84 SITTTSL009 Process travel-related documentation 15 Unit of competency
AWQ91 SITTTSL004 Provide advice on Australian destinations 85 Unit of competency
AWR01 SITTTSL003 Provide advice on international destinations 85 Unit of competency
AWQ99 SITTTOP002 Provide outdoor catering 70 Unit of competency
AWQ81 SITTTSL016 Provide specialist advice on cruises 25 Unit of competency
AWQ73 SITXCCS002 Provide visitor information 20 Unit of competency
AWR19 SITTGDE007 Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures 60 Unit of competency
AWQ89 SITTTSL005 Sell tourism products and services 40 Unit of competency
AWQ97 SITTTOP004 Set up and operate a camp site 50 Unit of competency
AWQ88 SITTTSL011 Source airfares for domestic flights 35 Unit of competency
AWQ85 SITTTSL010 Use a computerised reservations or operations system 120 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to six (6) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWQ62 SITXCOM004 Address protocol requirements 25 Unit of competency
AWQ59 SITXEBS003 Build and launch a small business website 76 Unit of competency
AWQ29 SITXLAN004 Conduct complex oral communication in a language other than English 10 Unit of competency
AUH33 BSBMKG412 Conduct e-marketing communications 50 Unit of competency
AWQ34 SITXLAN003 Conduct oral communication in a language other than English 10 Unit of competency
AWR09 SITTPPD003 Coordinate and operate sustainable tourism activities 60 Unit of competency
AWQ22 SITXMPR004 Coordinate marketing activities 30 Unit of competency
AWQ24 SITXMPR001 Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials 40 Unit of competency
AWQ23 SITXMPR002 Create a promotional display or stand 20 Unit of competency
AUI28 BSBITU301 Create and use databases 20 Unit of competency
AUK07 BSBITU302 Create electronic presentations 20 Unit of competency
AUJ88 BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents 60 Unit of competency
AUH20 BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets 60 Unit of competency
AWR10 SITTPPD004 Develop in-house recreational activities 54 Unit of competency
AWR11 SITTPPD002 Develop interpretive activities 55 Unit of competency
AUL56 BSBREL401 Establish networks 40 Unit of competency
AWQ16 SITXWHS002 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks 15 Unit of competency
AWF71 BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
AWQ43 SITXHRM003 Lead and manage people 60 Unit of competency
AUI59 BSBCMM401 Make a presentation 30 Unit of competency
AWQ54 SITXFIN003 Manage finances within a budget 30 Unit of competency
AWQ26 SITXMGT001 Monitor work operations 40 Unit of competency
AWR12 SITTPPD001 Package tourism products 50 Unit of competency
AWQ21 SITXMPR005 Participate in cooperative online marketing initiatives 32 Unit of competency
AWQ25 SITXMPR003 Plan and implement sales activities 20 Unit of competency
AUK70 BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports 40 Unit of competency
AWQ55 SITXFIN001 Process financial transactions 30 Unit of competency
AUH38 BSBMKG401 Profile the market 40 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OCD28 HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site 25 Unit of competency
AWQ30 SITXLAN005 Read and write information in a language other than English 10 Unit of competency
AWQ61 SITXCRI001 Respond to a customer in crisis 5 Unit of competency
AWQ44 SITXHRM002 Roster staff 50 Unit of competency
AWQ50 SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety 15 Unit of competency
AWQ57 SITXEBS001 Use social media in a business 30 Unit of competency
AUK28 BSBWRT401 Write complex documents 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J443 SIT40212 Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHW6 SIT40122 Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10440) TRAVEL AND TOURISM OFFICER (LEVEL 4) Traineeship