Courses

Certificate II in Tourism (superseded)

SIT20112
General Description: 

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a defined and limited range of operational skills. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks using practical skills and basic industry knowledge. They work under direct supervision.

Career Opportunities: 

Job roles

This qualification provides a pathway to work in many tourism and travel industry sectors and for a diversity of employers including retail travel agencies, tour wholesalers, tour operators, attractions, cultural and heritage sites and any small tourism business requiring multi-skilled employees.

Work could be undertaken in an office environment where the planning of tourism and travel products and services takes place, in the field where products are delivered or a combination of both.

Possible job titles include:

  • documentation clerk for a tour wholesaler
  • museum attendant
  • office assistant for a small tour operator
  • receptionist and office assistant in a professional conference organiser
  • receptionist and office assistant in a retail travel agency
  • retail sales assistant in an attraction
  • ride attendant in an attraction.
  • Course Duration: 

    Usually this training course requires between 0.5 months -1 year in order to complete, depending on your own personal circumstances and also the mode of study which you choose. As an illustration, if you were to do this study course online and continually spend time to complete the tasks and assignments each week you might complete the course well ahead of the time.

    Method of Study: 

    In-class study offers you a structured educational experience and continuous face-to-face contact with your trainers, tutors, lecturers and classmates. Online, Correspondence and Distance Education programs present you with the ability to study from just about anyplace, anytime! This can be ideal if you need flexibility and can't commit to attending traditional classes. You have the ability to study at your very own tempo and complete the training primarily based on your very own agenda. Contact us today to verify which learning method may perhaps suit you best. Work based Training is quite effective to utilise the skills and knowledge learned in the course and apply them at the workplace.

    Course Category: 

    This particular course belongs within the Hospitality, Barista, RSA and Tourism classification of courses. Food and Hospitality is the study of organizing, presenting and offering cuisine and beverages, and offering hospitality services. The principle function of this sphere of education is to develop a preliminary understanding of the preparation of meals and beverages, and the supply of hospitality products and services which includes front office operations, cleaning and food and beverage services. Courses in this field include things like: Hospitality, Coffee Making, Responsible Service of Alcohol, Food and Beverage Service, Baking and pastry making, Cooking and Food Hygiene for example. Tourism is the study of the structure and operations of the tourism industry, expedition guiding, and ticketing and booking procedures. The primary purpose of this specific field of education is to establish the potential to plan, direct and organise travel related operations so that a quality service is presented efficiently and effectively. Additionally, it entails developing an awareness of the theories of offering travel related products and services.

    Prerequisites: 

    There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

    Recognition of Prior Learning: 

    Recognition is available (on application) to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of your studies.

    Assessment: 
  • Written reports/Portfolio Assessments
  • Scenarios
  • Role Plays
  • Projects
  • Articulation: 

    After achieving SIT20112 Certificate II in Tourism, individuals may progress to Certificate III qualifications in a range of industries.

    Modules/units: 

    11 units must be completed:
    4 core units
    7 elective units, consisting of:

  • 3 units from the list below
  • 4 units from the list below, elsewhere in SIT12 Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.

    Core units

    SITTIND201 Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
    SITXCCS202 Interact with customers
    SITXCOM201 Show social and cultural sensitivity
    SITXWHS101 Participate in safe work practices

    Elective units

    Accommodation Services

    SITHACS101 Clean premises and equipment

    Client and Customer Service

    SITXCCS101 Provide information and assistance
    SITXCCS201 Provide visitor information

    Communication and Teamwork

    BSBCMM201A Communicate in the workplace
    BSBWOR203B Work effectively with others
    SITXCOM101 Source and present information
    SITXCOM202 Provide a briefing or scripted commentary

    Computer Operations and ICT Management

    BSBITU201A Produce simple word processed documents
    BSBITU202A Create and use spreadsheets
    BSBITU301A Create and use databases
    BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy
    BSBWOR204A Use business technology

    Environmental Sustainability

    BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

    Finance

    SITXFIN201 Process financial transactions

    First Aid

    HLTAID003 Provide first aid

    Food and Beverage

    SITHFAB201 Provide responsible service of alcohol
    SITHFAB203 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages ^
    SITHFAB204 Prepare and serve espresso coffee ^
    ^ Prerequisite is SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety

    Food Safety

    SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety

    Inventory

    SITXINV201 Receive and store stock

    Risk Management and Security

    SIRXRSK201 Minimise loss

    Sales

    SIRXSLS201 Sell products and services
    SIRXSLS002A Advise on products and services

    Tourism Sales and Operations

    SITTTSL201 Operate an online information system
    SITTTSL202 Access and interpret product information

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

    Museum attendant

    SIRXSLS201 Sell products and services
    SITXCCS201 Provide visitor information
    SITXCOM202 Provide a briefing or scripted commentary
    SITXFIN201 Process financial transactions

    Office assistant for a small tour operator

    BSBITU201A Produce simple word processed documents
    BSBITU202A Create and use spreadsheets
    BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy
    BSBWOR204A Use business technology
    SITTTSL201 Operate an online information system
    SITTTSL202 Access and interpret product information
    SITTTSL307 Process travel-related documentation

    Retail sales assistant in an attraction

    SIRXRSK201 Minimise loss
    SIRXSLS201 Sell products and services
    SIRXSLS002A Advise on products and services
    SITHFAB203 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
    SITXCCS201 Provide visitor information
    SITXFIN201 Process financial transactions

  • Course Fees: 

    Smart and Skilled Student Fees (Only for NSW residents)

    The cost of this course will vary based on your eligibility for a Smart and Skilled Student Fee. Eligibility criteria can be found on the Smart and Skilled website or you can call us on 1300 600 888 for further information and advice.

    First qualification- $870

    Second qualification- $1040

    Concession- $160

    Exemption- $0

    Trainees: from 2016 if you are starting a traineeship that is on the NSW Skills List, your Smart and Skilled fee for the whole qualification will not be more than $1,000.

    The fees indicated above are based on students being approved for training subsidised by the NSW Government. Students can pay their fee upfront or undertake a AUSCHS's Instalment Plan which will commence at the time of enrolment.

    Fee For Service - $2000
    Payment Plans Available**
    **conditions apply