Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Tourism (Tour Operations)

Certificate III in Tourism (Tour Operations)

Qualification
National Code:
THT30498
State Code:
C060
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0803 - Business And Management
Original TGA Release Date
05/06/1998
Approved Date
05/11/1999
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
545
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/06/1998
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 05/06/1998 Current Archived
Description
Schedule
1. CORE
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E0060 THHGCT01A Access and retrieve computer data 10 Unit of competency
E0015 THHGGA01A Communicate on the telephone 5 Unit of competency
E0017 THHGCS03A Deal with conflict situations 20 Unit of competency
C0494 THTTCO01A Develop and update tourism industry knowledge 25 Unit of competency
E0003 THHCOR03A Follow health, safety and security procedures 5 Unit of competency
E0037 THHGGA02A Perform clerical procedures 20 Unit of competency
C0479 THTSOP05A Prepare quotations 20 Unit of competency
E0055 THHGFA01A Process financial transactions 15 Unit of competency
E0061 THHGCT02A Produce documents on computer 30 Unit of competency
C0480 THTSOP06A Receive and process reservations 20 Unit of competency
C0478 THTSOP04A Sell tourism products and services 40 Unit of competency
C0476 THTSOP02A Source and provide destination information and advice 85 Unit of competency
E0002 THHCOR02A Work in a socially diverse environment 10 Unit of competency
E0001 THHCOR01A Work with colleagues and customers 15 Unit of competency
2. ELECTIVES

SELECT A MINIMUM OF THREE ADDITIONAL UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING : SALES/OFFICE OPERATIONS

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0477 THTSOP03A Access and interpret product information 55 Unit of competency
C0491 THTSOP17A Allocate tour resources 30 Unit of competency
C0481 THTSOP07A Book and co-ordinate supplier services 25 Unit of competency
C0484 THTSOP10A Construct and ticket domestic airfares 35 Unit of competency
C0490 THTSOP16A Maintain a product inventory 15 Unit of competency
C0482 THTSOP08A Operate a computerised reservations system 120 Unit of competency
C0483 THTSOP09A Process non air documentation 15 Unit of competency
3. ELECTIVE

PLANNING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0465 THTPPD05A Plan and develop interpretive activities 60 Unit of competency
C0464 THTPPD04A Plan and implement minimal impact operations 60 Unit of competency
C0463 THTPPD03A Source and package tourism products and services 50 Unit of competency
4. ELECTIVE

SALES & MARKETING

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E0147 THHGCS07A Co-ordinate marketing activities 30 Unit of competency
C0492 THTSMA01A Co-ordinate the production of brochures and marketing materials 40 Unit of competency
C0493 THTSMA02A Create a promotional display/stand 20 Unit of competency
E0032 THHGCS08A Establish and conduct business relationships 40 Unit of competency
E0045 THHGCS04A Make presentations 30 Unit of competency
E0041 THHGCS06A Plan and implement sales activities 20 Unit of competency
5. ELECTIVE

HYGIENE, HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E0014 THHGHS02A Clean premises and equipment 12 Unit of competency
E0005 THHGHS01A Follow workplace hygiene procedures 15 Unit of competency
E0048 THHGHS03A Provide first aid 24 Unit of competency
6. ELECTIVE

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E0050 THHGGA04A Prepare business documents 25 Unit of competency
7. ELECTIVE

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E0057 THHGFA03A Audit financial procedures 20 Unit of competency
E0056 THHGFA02A Maintain financial records 45 Unit of competency
E0058 THHGFA04A Prepare financial statements 35 Unit of competency
8. ELECTIVE

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E0062 THHGCT03A Design and develop computer documents, reports and worksheets 15 Unit of competency
9. ELECTIVE

TRAINING

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E0018 THHGTR01A Coach others in job skills 20 Unit of competency
10. ELECTIVE

GUIDING

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0443 THTFTG04A Co-ordinate and operate a tour 60 Unit of competency
C0442 THTFTG03A Develop and maintain the general knowledge required by guides 40 Unit of competency
C0449 THTFTG10A Develop interpretive content for ecotourism activities 60 Unit of competency
C0447 THTFTG08A Interpret aspects of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture 100 Unit of competency
C0444 THTFTG05A Lead tour groups 30 Unit of competency
C0450 THTFTG11A Manage extended touring programs 70 Unit of competency
C0441 THTFTG02A Offer arrival and departure assistance 20 Unit of competency
C0445 THTFTG06A Prepare and present tour commentaries 35 Unit of competency
C0448 THTFTG09A Present interpretive activities 50 Unit of competency
C0446 THTFTG07A Research and share general information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture 60 Unit of competency
C0440 THTFTG01A Work as a guide 55 Unit of competency
11. ELECTIVE

TOUR OPERATIONS

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S0725 TDTB397A Carry out vehicle maintenance 30 Unit of competency
C0451 THTFTO01A Conduct pre-departure checks 25 Unit of competency
S0742 TDTC897A Drive coaches/buses 40 Unit of competency
S0735 TDTC197A Drive vehicle (Core skills) 30 Unit of competency
C0452 THTFTO02A Operate and maintain a 4WD tour vehicle 40 Unit of competency
C0455 THTFTO05A Operate tours in a remote area 70 Unit of competency
C0454 THTFTO04A Provide camp site catering 80 Unit of competency
C0453 THTFTO03A Set up and operate a camp site 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
6045 12285WA Certificate III in Tourism (Retail Travel, Wholesale Operations - Domestic/Inbound/Outbound) Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
C496 THT31002 Certificate III in Tourism (Operations) Qualification
VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTE

This training program is a representation of the qualification THT30498 taken
from the Tourism Training Package which should be consulted for full
descriptions of requirements. THT98 is accredited until 05/06/2001.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training
Authority. RTOs who wish
to deliver this qualification must be registered by their State
accrediting body.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training
Package available from Australian
Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by the Training Products
and Information Service on 22/9/99.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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