Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation Level: Pre-degree CRICOS:
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a defined and limited range of tourism operational skills and basic industry knowledge. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision.This qualification provides a pathway to work in many tourism and travel industry sectors and for a diverse range of employers including travel agencies, tour wholesalers, tour operators, attractions, cultural and heritage sites, and any small tourism business.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 or travel agencymuseum attendantoffice assistant for a tour operatorreceptionist and office assistant for a professional conference organiser or event management businessreceptionist and office assistant in a travel agencyretail sales assistant in an attractionride attendant in an attraction.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Structure
11 units: 4 core
7 electives
Subjects
Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
Operate commercial vehicle
Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
Communicate in the workplace
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Operate a ride location
Provide visitor information
Work effectively with others
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Clean premises and equipment
Participate in safe work practices
Show social and cultural sensitivity
Interact with customers
Operate online information systems
Conduct routine oral communication in a language other than English
Sell products and services
Provide customer information and assistance
Produce simple word processed documents
Prepare and serve espresso coffee
Receive and store stock
Load and unload a ride
Assist with the staging of public activities and events
Monitor collections for changes in condition
Provide first aid
Provide a briefing or scripted commentary
Access and interpret product information
Process travel-related documentation
Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture
Provide responsible service of alcohol
Process financial transactions
Advise on products and services
Create and use spreadsheets
Develop and apply knowledge of information and cultural services organisations
Conduct basic oral communication in a language other than English