Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Guiding

Certificate IV in Guiding

Qualification
National Code:
SIT40222
State Code:
BHS5
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
C
Nominal Hours
622
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 10/06/2022 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a broad range of specialist guiding skills combined with a substantial depth of subject matter knowledge to deliver tours. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a guide in many tourism industry sectors. Guides at this level usually conduct tours that involve multiple products, services and sites involving the management of tour logistics. They are employed or contracted by inbound tour operators, outbound tour wholesalers, local tour operators, or they may be owner-operators of small tourism or travel businesses.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Seventeen (17) units must be completed:
- eleven (11) core units
- six (6) elective units, consisting of:
- four (4) 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.

1. Core Units

All eleven (11) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEA60 SITTGDE023 Coordinate and operate tours 60 Unit of competency
OEA18 SITXCCS015 Enhance customer service experiences 60 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
OEA40 SITXCOM010 Manage conflict 20 Unit of competency
OEB10 SITTGDE024 Manage extended touring programs 70 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
OEB22 SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity 20 Unit of competency
OEB16 SITTGDE014 Work as a guide 55 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Six (6) electives must be completed, with at least four (4) selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules 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
OEB50 SITTTOP008 Allocate tour or activity resources 30 Unit of competency
OEB05 SITTTVL006 Book tourism products and process documentation 70 Unit of competency
OCD91 BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships 45 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
OEA13 SITTPPD014 Coordinate and operate sustainable tourism activities 60 Unit of competency
OEB14 SITTGDE018 Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides 40 Unit of competency
OEB43 SITTPPD015 Develop in-house recreational activities 54 Unit of competency
OEB41 SITTPPD013 Develop interpretive activities 55 Unit of competency
OCE13 BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 35 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
OEA50 SITTTOP006 Load touring equipment and supplies 25 Unit of competency
AWM91 TLIC3042 Operate coach/bus 35 Unit of competency
AWN06 TLIC1051 Operate commercial vehicle 30 Unit of competency
ODQ16 TLIC0023 Operate four wheel drive vehicle 40 Unit of competency
OEC75 SITTTOP010 Operate tours in a remote area 70 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
ODZ91 SITTTVL003 Provide advice on Australian destinations 85 Unit of competency
OEC51 SITTTVL002 Provide advice on international destinations 85 Unit of competency
OEA59 SITTGDE015 Provide arrival and departure assistance 20 Unit of competency
OCD28 HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site 25 Unit of competency
ODE19 CUAIND412 Provide freelance services 30 Unit of competency
OEA75 SITTTOP007 Provide outdoor catering 70 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
OEB39 SITXCRI003 Respond to a customer in crisis 5 Unit of competency
OEB08 SITTTVL004 Sell tourism products or services 40 Unit of competency
OEB62 SITTTOP009 Set up and operate a camp site 50 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
AZW0 SIT40216 Certificate IV in Guiding Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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