Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 9:03 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Guiding

Certificate III in Guiding

Qualification
National Code:
SIT30316
State Code:
AZV6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0807 - Tourism
Original TGA Release Date
03/03/2016
Approved Date
30/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
420
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
08/04/2022
VET Act Conditions
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 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.

Possible job titles include:
cultural guide
heritage guide
historical guide
interpretive guide
museum guide
nature-based site guide
site guide
tour guide
walking guide
winery guide.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative 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.
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWR21 SITTGDE006 Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides 40 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
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
AWQ68 SITXCCS006 Provide service to customers 25 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

Four (4) electives must be completed, with at least two (2) units 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
AWQ95 SITTTSL002 Access and interpret product information 55 Unit of competency
AWQ62 SITXCOM004 Address protocol requirements 25 Unit of competency
AWX02 SIRXPDK001 Advise on products and services 25 Unit of competency
AWQ45 SITXHRM001 Coach others in job skills 30 Unit of competency
AWR82 SITHFAB009 Conduct a product tasting for alcoholic beverages 40 Unit of competency
AWQ29 SITXLAN004 Conduct complex oral communication in a language other than English 10 Unit of competency
AWQ34 SITXLAN003 Conduct oral communication in a language other than English 10 Unit of competency
AWQ33 SITXLAN002 Conduct routine oral communication in a language other than English 10 Unit of competency
AWR26 SITTGDE001 Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture 100 Unit of competency
WD969 SIRXMER201 Merchandise products 35 Unit of competency
AUK77 BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
AWR16 SITTGDE010 Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments 60 Unit of competency
AWR18 SITTGDE008 Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape 60 Unit of competency
AWR20 SITTGDE009 Prepare specialised interpretive content on marine environments 60 Unit of competency
AWQ55 SITXFIN001 Process financial transactions 30 Unit of competency
AWQ91 SITTTSL004 Provide advice on Australian destinations 85 Unit of competency
AWR77 SITHFAB012 Provide advice on Australian wines 35 Unit of competency
AWR24 SITTGDE003 Provide arrival and departure assistance 20 Unit of competency
AWR87 SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol 20 Unit of competency
AWR75 SITHFAB014 Provide table service of food and beverage 150 Unit of competency
AWQ31 SITXLAN006 Read and write documents in a language other than English 10 Unit of competency
AWQ30 SITXLAN005 Read and write information in a language other than English 10 Unit of competency
AWR19 SITTGDE007 Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures 60 Unit of competency
AWW95 SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer 40 Unit of competency
AWR13 SITTIND001 Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry 25 Unit of competency
AWQ50 SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety 15 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J617 SIT30513 Certificate III in Guiding Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHS6 SIT30322 Certificate III in Guiding Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR04240) TOURISM (GUIDING) (LEVEL 3) Traineeship