Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Tourism (Guiding)

Certificate III in Tourism (Guiding)

Qualification
National Code:
THT30902
State Code:
C510
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0807 - Tourism
Original TGA Release Date
23/01/2002
Approved Date
28/10/2002
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
375
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2002
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 23/01/2002 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

CORE UNITS

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C4875 THTFTG03B Develop and maintain the general knowledge required by guides 40 Unit of competency
C4912 THTTCO01B Develop and update tourism industry knowledge 25 Unit of competency
E1975 THHCOR03B Follow health, safety and security procedures 15 Unit of competency
C4877 THTFTG05B Lead tour groups 30 Unit of competency
C4878 THTFTG06B Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities 35 Unit of competency
E1999 THHGHS03B Provide first aid 24 Unit of competency
C4873 THTFTG01B Work as a guide 55 Unit of competency
E1974 THHCOR02B Work in a socially diverse environment 10 Unit of competency
E1973 THHCOR01B Work with colleagues and customers 15 Unit of competency
2.

ELECTIVE UNITS - Learners to select four (4) units with at least two from one or more of the areas of the Tourism Training Package specified below:

GUIDING and TOUR OPERATIONS

Remaining units may be selected from any relevant endorsed Training Package. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification. * Examples of elective units relevant to specific job outcomes and tourism contexts at this level are as follows: **LOCAL AREA GUIDE**

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C4876 THTFTG04B Coordinate and operate a tour 60 Unit of competency
C4874 THTFTG02B Offer arrival and departure assistance 20 Unit of competency
C4884 THTFTG14A Prepare specialised interpretive content (cultural and heritage environments) 60 Unit of competency
E1977 THHGCS02B Promote products and services to customers 45 Unit of competency
C4879 THTFTG07B Research and share general information on Australian indigenous cultures 60 Unit of competency
3.

** NATURE-BASED SITE GUIDE **

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C4908 THTFTO02B Operate and maintain a 4WD tour vehicle 40 Unit of competency
C4882 THTFTG12A Prepare specialised interpretive content (flora, fauna and landscape) 60 Unit of competency
C4879 THTFTG07B Research and share general information on Australian indigenous cultures 60 Unit of competency
4.

** COACH CAPTAIN **

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C4907 THTFTO01B Conduct pre-departure checks 25 Unit of competency
C4876 THTFTG04B Coordinate and operate a tour 60 Unit of competency
S0742 TDTC897A Drive coaches/buses 40 Unit of competency
S2279 TDTC197B Drive vehicle 30 Unit of competency
E1977 THHGCS02B Promote products and services to customers 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C064 THT30898 Certificate III in Tourism (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Guiding) Qualification
C065 THT30998 Certificate III in Tourism (Guiding) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S604 SIT30507 Certificate III in Tourism (Guiding) Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code THT30902 taken from the Tourism Training Package THT02 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. THT02 is endorsed until 31/01/2005.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

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 STARS by Central TAFE on 23/10/02.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR04240) TOURISM (GUIDING) (LEVEL 3) Traineeship