Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 6:37 AM AWST
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Certificate II in Tourism
Certificate II in Tourism
SIT20116
AZV4
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 08/04/2022 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 2.00 | 01/04/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 03/03/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a defined and limited range of tourism operational skills and basic industry knowledge. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in many tourism and travel industry sectors and for a diverse range of employers including travel agencies, tour wholesalers, tour operators, attractions, cultural and heritage sites, and any small tourism business.
Work could be undertaken in an office environment where the planning of tourism and travel products and services takes place, in the field where products are delivered, or a combination of both.
Possible job titles include:
documentation clerk for a tour wholesaler or travel agency
museum attendant
office assistant for a tour operator
receptionist and office assistant for a professional conference organiser or event management business
receptionist and office assistant in a travel agency
retail sales assistant in an attraction
ride attendant in an attraction.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eleven (11) units must be completed:- four (4) core units
- seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- three (3) units from the list below
- four (4) 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 four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWQ72 | SITXCCS003 | Interact with customers | 5 | Unit of competency |
| AWQ17 | SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AWQ66 | SITXCOM002 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWR13 | SITTIND001 | Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Seven (7) electives must be completed, with at least three (3) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J427 | SIT20112 | Certificate II in Tourism | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHS3 | SIT20122 | Certificate II in Tourism | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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