Travel and Tourism Certificate III in Tourism (SIT30116) Study Travel and Tourism in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast
The Certificate III in Tourism at Gold Coast Learning Centre provides core skills to equip students with the essential travel skills to secure an entry-level role in a range of industries.
Develop the skills and knowledge you need to provide advice on domestic destinations, customer service, provide visitor information, prepare and deliver commentaries, financial transactions, WHS and cultural sensitivity.
Work your way up and expand your horizons with the Certificate IV of Travel and Tourism Management, As well as the following roles:
- Processing travel-related documentation
- Preparing quotes
- Using reservation software
- Growth in the skills of cultural and social awareness and sensitivity
Benefits | Certificate III in Tourism
- Study a nationally accredited introductory tourism course, taught by industry experts
- Fast-track your career and improve your job prospects
- Suitable for domestic school leavers
- Diverse mix of international and domestic students
- Interest free and flexible payment plans available
- Free literacy and English support available for all students
- Flexible learning options including online and face to face
Start Dates and Pricing
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Details | Certificate III in Tourism (SIT30116) CRICOS Course Code: 108062M | Nominal Hours: 413
Are you interested in the rapidly growing field of tourism? Get in now, and secure your future in an industry bouncing back and sure to grow in 2022. This course will qualify you to work across a number of strong-growth industries such as tourism, business and events.
Units of Competency
Units of competency for Certificate III in Tourism ((SIT30116)) Unit Name Unit Code Core Units Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry SITTIND001 Provide service to customers SITXCCS006 Show social and cultural sensitivity SITXCOM002 Participate in safe work practices SITXWHS001 Elective Units Operate online information systems SITTTSL001 Process travel-related documentation SITTTSL009 Provide visitor information SITXCCS002 Provide advice on Australian destinations SITTTSL004 Sell tourism products and services SITTTSL005 Prepare quotations/th> SITTTSL006 Sell to the retails customer SIRXSLS001 Access and interpret product information SITTTSL002 Advise on products and services SIRXPDK001 Respond to a customer in crisis SITXCRI001 Process financial transactions SITXFIN001 Please Note: Gold Coast Learning Centre reserves the right to change elective units at any time to meet the needs of learners and changing industry trends
Study Skills Program
Skill Program Week / Time English Language Help Weeks 1-12 for each full study period
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursday,
11:00am- 3:30pmPeer-Assisted Learning Sessions Weeks 1-12 for each full study period
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30pmWriting Reports, Paraphrasing, and Referencing Weeks 1-12 for each full study period
Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:00am- 3:30pmMicrosoft Excel Basics Weeks 1-12 for each full study period
Wednesdays, 11:00am- 3:30pmMicrosoft Word Basics Weeks 1-12 for each full study period
Fridays, 11:00am - 3:30pmPlease Note: Gold Coast Learning Centre reserves the right to change study skills program dates at any time to meet the needs of learners and changing industry trends
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Course Duration
Duration of the Certificate III in Travel is 52 weeks full-time, including scheduled weeks of holidays/revision.
Students can complete all units in their own time with assessment measuring performance.
Those who wish to undertake their studies on a part-time basis are encouraged to contact Gold Coast Learning Centre for individual training plans (Not applicable to students on a Student Visa).
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Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for Domestic students.
International students must meet one of the following English language requirements:
- Current GCLC students assessed at Intermediate level or higher;
- The equivalent of Australian Secondary School Grade 10 English;
- English proficiency level requirement of IELTS 5 or equivalent;
- Or at the discretion of the Academic Management of Gold Coast Learning Centre.
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Career Prospects
On completion of the Certificate III in Travel, students may choose to enrol in Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism or enjoy working in this field. Successful completion of this qualification also leads to course credit toward the Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism.
Possible job titles relevant to the Certificate III in Travel include:
- Reservation sales agent
- Call centre sales agent
- Corporate consultant
- Cruise consultant
- Customer service agent
- Domestic travel consultant
- Incentive coordinator
- International travel consultant
- Mobile travel consultant
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Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process under the Australian Qualifications Framework which recognises and assesses a student’s current level of skills and experience, regardless of when and where that learning occurred.