Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Tourism (Guiding)

Certificate IV in Tourism (Guiding)

Qualification
National Code:
THT40302
State Code:
C511
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0807 - Tourism
Original TGA Release Date
23/01/2002
Approved Date
28/10/2002
Stream of Study
Trade Technician/Supervisory or Equivelant (3300)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
535
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2002
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 23/01/2002 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

CORE UNITS

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C4876 THTFTG04B Coordinate and operate a tour 60 Unit of competency
C4875 THTFTG03B Develop and maintain the general knowledge required by guides 40 Unit of competency
C4912 THTTCO01B Develop and update tourism industry knowledge 25 Unit of competency
E1975 THHCOR03B Follow health, safety and security procedures 15 Unit of competency
C4877 THTFTG05B Lead tour groups 30 Unit of competency
C4878 THTFTG06B Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities 35 Unit of competency
E1999 THHGHS03B Provide first aid 24 Unit of competency
C4873 THTFTG01B Work as a guide 55 Unit of competency
E1974 THHCOR02B Work in a socially diverse environment 10 Unit of competency
E1973 THHCOR01B Work with colleagues and customers 15 Unit of competency
2.

ELECTIVE UNITS - Learners to select seven (7) units, with at least three from one or more of the areas of the Tourism Training Package as follows** GUIDING and TOUR OPERATIONS **

Remaning units may be selected from any relevant endorsed Training Package. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification.

Examples of elective units relevant to specific job outcomes and toursim contexts at this level are as follows:
** TOUR MANAGER **

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E1986 THHGGA01B Communicate on the telephone 5 Unit of competency
C4881 THTFTG11B Manage extended touring programs 70 Unit of competency
C4874 THTFTG02B Offer arrival and departure assistance 20 Unit of competency
C4884 THTFTG14A Prepare specialised interpretive content (cultural and heritage environments) 60 Unit of competency
E1983 THHGFA01B Process financial transactions 15 Unit of competency
C4879 THTFTG07B Research and share general information on Australian indigenous cultures 60 Unit of competency
C4841 THTSOP04B Sell tourism products and services 40 Unit of competency
C4839 THTSOP02B Source and provide destination information and advice 85 Unit of competency
3.

** NATURE-BASED GUIDE OPERATING EXTENDED TOURS **

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C4907 THTFTO01B Conduct pre-departure checks 25 Unit of competency
E2000 THHGHS11A Manage casualty in a remote and/or isolated area 15 Unit of competency
C4881 THTFTG11B Manage extended touring programs 70 Unit of competency
C4908 THTFTO02B Operate and maintain a 4WD tour vehicle 40 Unit of competency
C4882 THTFTG12A Prepare specialised interpretive content (flora, fauna and landscape) 60 Unit of competency
C4910 THTFTO04B Provide campsite catering 80 Unit of competency
C4909 THTFTO03B Set up and operate a campsite 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C068 THT40398 Certificate IV in Tourism (Guiding) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S611 SIT40107 Certificate IV in Tourism (Guiding) Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code THT40302 taken from the Tourism Training Package THT02 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. THT02 is endorsed until 31/01/2005.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by Central TAFE on 23/10/02.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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