Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Guiding

Certificate III in Guiding

Qualification
National Code:
SIT30322
State Code:
BHS6
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0807 - Tourism
Original TGA Release Date
10/06/2022
Approved Date
18/10/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
420
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2025
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 13/08/2025 Current Approved
1.00 10/06/2022 Replaced Approved
Description

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 provides a pathway to work as a guide in many tourism industry sectors. Guides at this level usually work in particular areas or sites, including attractions, cultural and heritage sites, tourist precincts, marine and national parks, wineries, or on-board day or extended cruise vessels.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
 
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Thirteen (13) units must be completed:
- nine (9) core units
- four (4) elective units, consisting of:
- two (2) units from the list below
- two (2) units from the list below, elsewhere in the SIT Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

Note: Units marked with * on training.gov.au (TGA) have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for details.
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEB14 SITTGDE018 Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides 40 Unit of competency
ODZ97 SITXWHS006 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks 15 Unit of competency
OEC73 SITTGDE016 Lead tour groups 30 Unit of competency
OEC43 SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices 15 Unit of competency
OEA29 SITTGDE017 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities 35 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OEA19 SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers 25 Unit of competency
OEB22 SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity 20 Unit of competency
OEB16 SITTGDE014 Work as a guide 55 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Four (4) electives must be completed, with at least two (2) selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rule for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEB49 SITTTVL001 Access and interpret product information 55 Unit of competency
OEB68 SITXCOM009 Address protocol requirements 25 Unit of competency
AWX02 SIRXPDK001 Advise on products and services 25 Unit of competency
OEB42 SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills 30 Unit of competency
OEC67 SITXLAN008 Conduct oral communication in a language other than English 10 Unit of competency
OEA76 SITTGDE013 Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture 100 Unit of competency
AWL69 TLILIC2016 Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AWL68 TLILIC2014 Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AWL70 TLILIC2015 Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
ODQ16 TLIC0023 Operate four wheel drive vehicle 40 Unit of competency
OFB63 AHCWRK323 Operate in isolated and remote situations 35 Unit of competency
OCE15 BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
OEA97 SITTGDE022 Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments 60 Unit of competency
OEB12 SITTGDE020 Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape 60 Unit of competency
OEA71 SITTGDE021 Prepare specialised interpretive content on marine environments 60 Unit of competency
OEC47 SITXFIN007 Process financial transactions 35 Unit of competency
ODZ91 SITTTVL003 Provide advice on Australian destinations 85 Unit of competency
OEB09 SITHFAB032 Provide advice on Australian wines 35 Unit of competency
OEA59 SITTGDE015 Provide arrival and departure assistance 20 Unit of competency
OEA84 SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol 20 Unit of competency
OEA45 SITXLAN009 Read and write information in a language other than English 10 Unit of competency
OEB13 SITTGDE019 Research and share information on Australian Indigenous cultures 60 Unit of competency
AWW95 SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer 40 Unit of competency
OEC53 SITTIND003 Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry 25 Unit of competency
OEB45 SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety 15 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZV6 SIT30316 Certificate III in Guiding Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR04240) TOURISM (GUIDING) (LEVEL 3) Traineeship