Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to advise on and construct fares for customers in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements, including advising on air, coach, ferry, tram, bus and rail fares; constructing fares and itineraries; and issuing documents. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Work must be carried out in accordance with workplace requirements and Australian and international tourist industry regulations. Work is performed individually, but skills are required to work within a team environment. It involves the application of regulatory requirements and workplace procedures when advising on and constructing fares for customers in the transport and allied industries. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
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. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Advise on fares |
1.1 Transport provider information is correctly interpreted to provide accurate information on fare details and conditions 1.2 Customers are clearly advised on features of the fares most appropriate to their needs 1.3 Accurate fare quotations are provided to customers according to workplace policy and guidelines |
2 Construct fares and itineraries |
2.1 Fares are accurately constructed using standard industry techniques, providing the best fare and maximum travel benefits for the customer 2.2 Appropriate travel schedules are used to create the optimum itinerary for customers |
3 Issue documents |
3.1 Documents are correctly issued with all details accurately recorded according to workplace and regulatory requirements 3.2 Coupons/tickets are processed in accordance with workplace and industry guidelines 3.3 Refunds are processed where required in accordance with workplace and industry guidelines |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for 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 knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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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. |
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Work may be conducted: |
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Fares/itineraries to be constructed may include: |
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In providing advice to suit the needs of the customer the following types of fares must be considered: |
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Information used when advising on and constructing fares for customers may include: |
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Travel documentation may include: |
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All documentation issued must be in accordance with: |
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Transport provider information includes: |
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Document details include: |
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Consultative processes may involve: |
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Communication in the work area may include: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Information/documents may include: |
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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
P - Administration and Finance |