Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Guiding
Certificate IV in Guiding
SIT40216
AZW0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 08/04/2022 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 03/03/2016 | Replaced | 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.
Possible job titles include:
cultural guide
heritage guide
interpretive guide
nature-based guide
tour director
tour guide
tour manager
walking guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWR17 | SITTGDE011 | Coordinate and operate tours | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWQ67 | SITXCCS007 | Enhance customer service experiences | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWQ16 | SITXWHS002 | Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AWR22 | SITTGDE004 | Lead tour groups | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWQ63 | SITXCOM005 | Manage conflict | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWR15 | SITTGDE012 | Manage extended touring programs | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWQ17 | SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AWR23 | SITTGDE005 | Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AWQ66 | SITXCOM002 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWR25 | SITTGDE002 | Work as a guide | 55 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Six (6) electives must be completed, with at least four (4) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J442 | SIT40112 | Certificate IV in Guiding | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHS5 | SIT40222 | Certificate IV in Guiding | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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