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SIT30222 / SIT30122

Certificate III in Travel incorporating Certificate III in Tourism

Dual award

Kick start your career in tourism and travel with this entry-level dual qualification. Work in sales, or become a tour coordinator or marine tourism assistant.

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STUDY LOCATIONS North Queensland
WAYS TO STUDY Online Apprenticeships and traineeships
NEXT INTAKE Starts anytime View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Concession

Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

$2,000
Subsidised

There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

$2,775
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$5,100
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Course overview

Start your career in tourism and travel with this entry-level dual qualification, which will set you up to work across a number of strong-growth industries such as tourism, business, and events.

This course will give you the skills you need to provide advice on domestic and international destinations, provide visitor information, prepare quotes, and book supplier products and services. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals are the best in the business and will give you the tools you need to get ahead.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to become an international corporate or online travel consultant, a reservation sales agent for a tour operator, or work in a visitor information centre or as a marine tourism assistant. It will also give you the foundation skills to complete further studies in this field.

What can I do?

  • Cellar Door Salesperson and Guide
  • Inbound Tour Coordinator
  • Marine Tourism Assistant
  • Visitor Information Officer
  • Reservations Sales Agent
  • International Corporate or Online Travel Consultant
  • Reservation Sales Agent (Tour Operator)

Course outcome:

SIT30222 / SIT30122 Certificate III in Travel incorporating Certificate III in Tourism

Study your way

We know that life is busy, that's why our courses are designed to be flexible. Our mixed-mode delivery means you can complete components of your study online at a time that suits you.

Dual award

Take advantage of our dual award offerings and get two qualifications instead of one. In most cases you will only need to complete a few additional units to qualify for the second certificate qualification. Save time, enhance your job prospects, and add value to your skill set with a dual award in travel and tourism.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete units as per the list below.

 

SIT30222 Certificate III in Travel
To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 17 units:
Core Competencies: 12
Elective Competencies: 5

 

SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism
To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 15 units:
Core Competencies: 4
Elective Competencies: 11

 

Please note that some units listed below are recognised in both qualifications either as core or elective, you will only need to complete these units once to satisfy the requirements of this dual award.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

SIT30222 Certificate III in Travel

  • SIT30222 Certificate III in Travel

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITTIND003
    Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
    UNIT CODE :
    SITTIND003
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and use current and emerging information on the tourism and travel industry. This includes industry structures, technology, laws and ethical issues specifically relevant to the tourism and travel industry. Tourism and travel personnel integrate this essential knowledge on a daily basis to work effectively in the industry.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITTTVL001
    Access and interpret product information
    UNIT CODE :
    SITTTVL001
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to access product information about travel products to fulfil sales or operational needs. It requires the ability to identify sources of information and to interpret specific details of the products.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Access and interpret product information

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITTTVL002
    Provide advice on international destinations
    UNIT CODE :
    SITTTVL002
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and provide customer information and advice relating to international destinations and their features. It requires the ability to identify appropriate information sources and research destinations in order to develop and update a general destination knowledge base.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Provide advice on international destinations

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITTTVL003
    Provide advice on Australian destinations
    UNIT CODE :
    SITTTVL003
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and provide customer information and advice relating to Australian destinations and their features. It requires the ability to identify appropriate information sources and research destinations in order to develop and update a general destination knowledge base.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Provide advice on Australian destinations

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITTTVL004
    Sell tourism products or services
    UNIT CODE :
    SITTTVL004
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to proactively sell tourism products and services. It requires the ability to identify specific customer needs, suggest a range of products to meet those needs, provide current and accurate product information and close the sale.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Sell tourism products or services

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITTTVL005
    Prepare customer quotations
    UNIT CODE :
    SITTTVL005
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to calculate the costs of products and services and to present quotations to customers. It requires the ability to provide quotations for products and services where business pricing has already been determined.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Prepare customer quotations

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITTTVL006
    Book tourism products and process documentation
    UNIT CODE :
    SITTTVL006
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to make and administer customer bookings for products and services. It requires the ability to administer all bookings from identification of customer booking requirements, through to finalisation and issue of documentation. This may include determining availability of the product or service, offering alternatives, accurately recording the booking details, interpreting all documentation requirements and preparing and despatching documents within designated deadlines.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Book tourism products and process documentation

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITTTVL007
    Use a computerised reservations or operations system
    UNIT CODE :
    SITTTVL007
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a computerised reservations or operations system to create, maintain and administer bookings for products and services. The unit covers the required computer skills to use all system functions and capabilities and not the related sales skills, which are found in other units.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Use a computerised reservations or operations system

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITTTVL009
    Construct international airfares
    UNIT CODE :
    SITTTVL009
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create flight itineraries and construct international airfares. It requires the ability to interpret flight information and conditions applicable to specific fares and to construct airfares that meet customer needs according to International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Construct international airfares

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITXCCS014
    Provide service to customers
    UNIT CODE :
    SITXCCS014
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with and provide quality service to both internal and external customers. It requires the ability to establish rapport with customers, determine and address customer needs and expectations, and respond to complaints.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Provide service to customers

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITXCOM007
    Show social and cultural sensitivity
    UNIT CODE :
    SITXCOM007
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to be socially aware when serving customers and working with colleagues. It requires the ability to communicate with people from a range of social and cultural groups with respect and sensitivity, and to address cross-cultural misunderstandings should they arise.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Show social and cultural sensitivity

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITXWHS005
    Participate in safe work practices
    UNIT CODE :
    SITXWHS005
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to incorporate safe work practices into own workplace activities. It requires the ability to follow predetermined health, safety and security procedures and to participate in organisational work health and safety (WHS) management practices.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Participate in safe work practices

SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism

  • SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITTIND003
    Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
    UNIT CODE :
    SITTIND003
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and use current and emerging information on the tourism and travel industry. This includes industry structures, technology, laws and ethical issues specifically relevant to the tourism and travel industry. Tourism and travel personnel integrate this essential knowledge on a daily basis to work effectively in the industry.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITXCCS014
    Provide service to customers
    UNIT CODE :
    SITXCCS014
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with and provide quality service to both internal and external customers. It requires the ability to establish rapport with customers, determine and address customer needs and expectations, and respond to complaints.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Provide service to customers

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITXCOM007
    Show social and cultural sensitivity
    UNIT CODE :
    SITXCOM007
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to be socially aware when serving customers and working with colleagues. It requires the ability to communicate with people from a range of social and cultural groups with respect and sensitivity, and to address cross-cultural misunderstandings should they arise.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Show social and cultural sensitivity

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITXWHS005
    Participate in safe work practices
    UNIT CODE :
    SITXWHS005
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to incorporate safe work practices into own workplace activities. It requires the ability to follow predetermined health, safety and security procedures and to participate in organisational work health and safety (WHS) management practices.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Participate in safe work practices

  • All of your study will be done online and you can work through your studies at your own pace. You can access your learning materials 24/7 through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online self-directed
Anytime
up to 6 months
Full time 15 hours per week
  • Concession: $2,000

    Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Subsidised: $2,775

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $5,100

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Online self-directed

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

Anytime
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 6 months
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time 15 hours per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Concession: $2,000

    Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Subsidised: $2,775

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $5,100

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Self-paced
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom
Online self-directed
Anytime
up to 1 year
Part time 11 hours per week
  • Concession: $2,000

    Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Subsidised: $2,775

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $5,100

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Online self-directed

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

Anytime
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 1 year
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 11 hours per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Concession: $2,000

    Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Subsidised: $2,775

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $5,100

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Self-paced
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom
CAMPUS APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS DELIVERY MODE
Cairns
Traineeship
  • WORKPLACE

    Workplace

  • DROP IN DAYS

    Drop in days

  • BLOCK TRAINING

    Block training

  • DAY RELEASE

    Day release

  • MOBILE VAN

    Mobile van

  • Online

    Online

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Certificate III in Travel incorporating Certificate III in Tourism (SIT30222 / SIT30122)

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Certificate III in Travel incorporating Certificate III in Tourism

COURSE CODE: SIT30222 / SIT30122
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How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

Traineeship pathway
To study a traineeship program you must be indentured as a trainee with your employer.

Employers need to be able to provide necessary human and physical resources to qualify for a trainee.

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Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

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Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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