Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to construct international air itineraries and cost normal international airfares. It requires the ability to interpret airfare information accurately and configure air itineraries that create optimum airfare costs. This unit does not include ticketing which is found in SITTTSL009B Process travel-related documentation. In most States and Territories, any organisation that sells air tickets must meet the requirements of relevant state or territory Department or Office of Fair Trading which, in most cases, requires the tourism organisation to hold a travel agent's licence. In many cases managers must have formally achieved competence in constructing airfares through a registered training organisation that must use this unit as the basis for their training. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit describes a key operational function for the sale of international airfares. It applies to tourism industry sectors and organisations where airfares are sold; mainly to retail travel agencies, tour wholesalers and consolidators. The tourism enterprise must be accredited with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Fare construction would normally be managed within a computerised system but some small business operators may use a manual system. The unit applies to frontline sales or operations personnel who operate with some level of autonomy or under limited supervision and guidance from others. It is undertaken by a diverse range of people such as retail travel consultants, retail travel agency managers, corporate consultants, ticketing consultants, reservations and operations consultants. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying employability skills requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1 |
Interpret international airfare information. |
1.1 |
Identify and access sources of international fare information . |
1.2 |
Interpret information on international air itineraries , fares and fare rules . |
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2 |
Configure air itineraries and cost international airfares. |
2.1 |
Configure air itineraries to create the optimum airfare cost accurately and according to IATA regulations . |
2.2 |
Configure international air itineraries and calculate international fare costs accurately and according to IATA regulations. |
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2.3 |
Calculate any additional taxes , special fees and other charges. |
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2.4 |
Check the constructed airfare to ensure it has been costed accurately and complies with applicable conditions. |
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3 |
Construct fares incorporating add-ons. |
3.1 |
Correctly interpret add-on tables. |
3.2 |
Calculate through fares, incorporating add-ons and document according to IATA procedures. |
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3.3 |
Record full details of the calculated international fares. |
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4 |
Minimise waste of printed materials. |
4.1 |
Minimise use of printed materials and maximise electronic fare calculation and filing of all records to reduce waste and negative environmental impacts. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:
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The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Methods of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Assessing employability skills |
Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts. Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. |
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Sources of international fare information may include: |
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Information on international air itineraries , fares and fare rules must include: |
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Information on international air itineraries , fares and fare rules may include : |
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Configure air itineraries : |
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Calculation of international fare costs may be completed: |
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Taxes may include: |
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Fees may include: |
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Record of calculated airfare may involve use of : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Tourism |
Competency field
Competency field |
Tourism Sales and Operations |