There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
It is recommended that people entering this qualification are able to demonstrate the effective interpersonal communication skills required to succeed as a guide.
A pre-enrolment process to establish suitability to undertake the course and to determine support requirements will be conducted, which will include a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a range of well-developed guiding skills combined with a substantial depth of subject matter knowledge to deliver tours. They work with some independence and under limited supervision using discretion and judgement to resolve problems.
This qualification may be suitable for Apprenticeships.
To achieve a CERTIFICATE III in GUIDING a total of THIRTEEN (13) units of competency must be completed comprising NINE (9) Core and FOUR (4) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
ALICE SPRINGS
The total Nominal Hours for the sequence listed below is 575.
|
Code |
Module/Unit of Competency |
Hours
|
|
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY |
||
|
HLTAID003 |
Apply first aid |
18 |
|
SITTGDE002 |
Work as a guide |
90 |
|
SITTGDE004 |
Lead tour groups |
30 |
|
SITTGDE005 |
Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities |
70 |
|
SITTGDE006 |
Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides |
100 |
|
SITXCCS006 |
Provide service to customers |
25 |
|
SITXCOM002 |
Show social and cultural sensitivity |
20 |
|
SITXWHS001 |
Participate in safe work practices |
12 |
|
SITXWHS002 |
Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks |
30 |
|
|
Total nominal hours for core units |
395 |
|
ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY |
||
|
SITTGDE003 |
Provide arrival and departure assistance |
20 |
|
SITTGDE007 |
Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous culture |
80 |
|
SITTTOP001 |
Load touring equipment and supplies (unnamed) |
30 |
|
SITTTOP004 |
Set up and operate a camp site (unnamed) |
50 |
|
|
Total nominal hours for elective units |
180 |
|
|
Total nominal hours for the qualification |
575 |
Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as Tourism include:
Winery Guide
Tourist Guide
Local Tour Guide
cultural guide
heritage guide
historical guide
interpretive guide
museum guide
nature-based site guide
site guide
walking guide
