Modification History
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Release 2 |
Release 2 Supersedes and is equivalent to SIT40116 Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism release 1. Minor change to update First Aid units of competency. |
Qualification 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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
19 units must be completed:
- 7 core units
- 12 elective units, consisting of:
- 6 units from Group A
- 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.
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Core units |
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SITTIND001 |
Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry |
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SITXCCS007 |
Enhance customer service experiences |
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SITXCOM002 |
Show social and cultural sensitivity |
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SITXCOM005 |
Manage conflict |
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SITXFIN002 |
Interpret financial information |
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SITXHRM001 |
Coach others in job skills |
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SITXWHS003 |
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices |
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Elective units |
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Group A |
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Tourism and Travel Coordination |
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SITXCCS002 |
Provide visitor information |
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SITTTOP003 |
Allocate tour or activity resources |
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SITTTSL002 |
Access and interpret product information |
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SITTTSL003 |
Provide advice on international destinations |
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SITTTSL004 |
Provide advice on Australian destinations |
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SITTTSL005 |
Sell tourism products and services |
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SITTTSL006 |
Prepare quotations |
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SITTTSL007 |
Process reservations |
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SITTTSL008 |
Book supplier products and services |
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SITTTSL009 |
Process travel-related documentation |
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SITTTSL010 |
Use a computerised reservations or operations system |
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SITTTSL011 |
Source airfares for domestic flights |
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SITTTSL012 |
Construct normal international airfares |
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SITTTSL013 |
Construct promotional international airfares |
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SITTTSL014 |
Construct advanced international airfares |
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SITTTSL015 |
Administer billing and settlement plans |
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SITTTSL016 |
Provide specialist advice on cruises |
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SITTTSL017 |
Maintain product inventories |
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Tourism Delivery |
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SITTGDE004 |
Lead tour groups |
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SITTGDE005 |
Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities |
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SITTGDE006 |
Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides |
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SITTGDE007 |
Research and share information on Australian Indigenous cultures |
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SITTGDE008 |
Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape |
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SITTGDE009 |
Prepare specialised interpretive content on marine environments |
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SITTGDE010 |
Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments |
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SITTGDE011 |
Coordinate and operate tours |
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SITTTOP001 |
Load touring equipment and supplies |
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SITTTOP002 |
Provide outdoor catering |
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SITTTOP004 |
Set up and operate a camp site |
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SITTTOP005 |
Operate tours in a remote area |
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TLIC1051 |
Operate commercial vehicle |
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TLIC2025 |
Operate four wheel drive vehicle |
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TLIC3042 |
Operate coach/bus |
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Group B |
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Communication and Teamwork |
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BSBCMM401 |
Make a presentation |
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BSBWRT401 |
Write complex documents |
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SITXCOM004 |
Address protocol requirements |
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Computer Operations and ICT Management |
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BSBITU301 |
Create and use databases |
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BSBITU302 |
Create electronic presentations |
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BSBITU306 |
Design and produce business documents |
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BSBITU402 |
Develop and use complex spreadsheets |
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Crisis Management |
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SITXCRI001 |
Respond to a customer in crisis |
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E-Business |
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SITXEBS001 |
Use social media in a business |
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SITXEBS003 |
Build and launch a small business website |
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Environmental Sustainability |
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BSBSUS401 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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Finance |
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BSBFIA401 |
Prepare financial reports |
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SITXFIN001 |
Process financial transactions |
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SITXFIN003 |
Manage finances within a budget |
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First Aid |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
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HLTAID013 |
Provide first aid in remote or isolated site |
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Food Safety |
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SITXFSA001 |
Use hygienic practices for food safety |
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Languages other than English |
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SITXLAN003 |
Conduct oral communication in a language other than English |
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SITXLAN004 |
Conduct complex oral communication in a language other than English |
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SITXLAN005 |
Read and write information in a language other than English |
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Marketing and Public Relations |
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BSBMKG401 |
Profile the market |
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BSBMKG412 |
Conduct e-marketing communications |
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BSBREL401 |
Establish networks |
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SITXMPR001 |
Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials |
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SITXMPR002 |
Create a promotional display or stand |
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SITXMPR003 |
Plan and implement sales activities |
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SITXMPR004 |
Coordinate marketing activities |
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SITXMPR005 |
Participate in cooperative online marketing initiatives |
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Planning and Product Development |
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SITTPPD001 |
Package tourism products |
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SITTPPD002 |
Develop interpretive activities |
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SITTPPD003 |
Coordinate and operate sustainable tourism activities |
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SITTPPD004 |
Develop in-house recreational activities |
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Supervision |
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SITXHRM002 |
Roster staff |
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SITXHRM003 |
Lead and manage people |
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SITXMGT001 |
Monitor work operations |
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Work Health and Safety |
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SITXWHS002 |
Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=68c40a93-e51d-4e0f-bc06-899dff092694
