Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Tourism
Advanced Diploma of Tourism
SIT60107
S621
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 01/01/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in wide-ranging, highly specialised technical tourism skills covering operations, sales, marketing, product development, business planning, and human resource and financial management. These strategic management skills are underpinned by a range of operational competencies, chosen as electives.
Work would be undertaken in an office environment where the planning of tourism products and services takes place, in the field where tourism products are delivered or a combination of both. The field includes any destination, local or regional area, tourist precinct, site, attraction or onboard form of transportation.
The qualification reflects the role of individuals who analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad. These individuals are often accountable for group outcomes.
The qualification is not suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Job roles
Individuals with this qualification are able to work in any sector of the tourism industry as a senior manager, general manager or owner-operator of any style of tourism business.
Possible job titles include:
managing director
director
general manager
general manager sales and marketing
director of sales and marketing
strategic marketing manager
general manager operations
director of operations
business development manager.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisites for entry to this qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve an Advanced Diploma of Tourism, 40 units must be completed:All 22 core units plus
18 elective units
A minimum of 10 elective units must be selected from the list in the SIT60107 qualification and the remaining 8 electives may be selected from any endorsed Training Package. A maximum of 1 Languages other than English unit may be counted as an elective within this qualification.
In all cases, electives must be relevant to the job outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level
1. Core Units
All 22 core units to be completed
2. Elective Units
18 elective units to be completed
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C501 | THT60102 | Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J452 | SIT60112 | Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9655 0600 or Email: sales@atpl.net.au
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the PIPS CSSN Challenger TAFE on 1 December 2008.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
