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Coordinate and operate tours

Coordinate and operate tours

Unit of competency
National Code
SITTGDE011
State Code
AWR17
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/03/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2016
Field of Education
080701 - Tourism
Original Release Date
12/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct a tour for groups or individuals that includes multiple products, services and sites. It requires the ability to manage the tour logistics of a prearranged itinerary. The coordination of tour delivery requires significant planning and organisational skills as well as the ability to liaise with suppliers and industry colleagues to maximise tour efficiency and customer service quality. This unit has particular application to guides engaged by tour operators, inbound tour operators and tour wholesalers. Sometimes these individuals are called driver guides or coach captains. In an extended touring context, the unit applies to tour managers who accompany tour groups on longer tours and manage the logistics of group movements and touring arrangements at each destination. The unit does not apply to guides working at a single site.Individuals performing this function work independently in the field, within established organisational procedures.Tour guides, residing anywhere in Australia, are required to undertake training and assessment prescribed by Parks Australia to guide within Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks in the Northern Territory.When working in Queensland, all guides, regardless of their place of residence, are subject to the Queensland Tourism Services Act 2003.No other occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan tour delivery logistics.
  • 1.1.Plan tour delivery according to briefing information or operational documentation provided by the tourism operator.
  • 1.2.Make tour preparations and consider issues to ensure customer needs are met.
  • 1.3.Prioritise and action tasks required in advance of tour commencement.
2. Brief and assist customers.
  • 2.1.Welcome customers to tour and provide briefing on tour practicalities and procedures.
  • 2.2.Provide additional information and assistance to enhance enjoyment of tour.
3. Liaise with industry colleagues.
  • 3.1.Liaise with industry colleagues to achieve smooth tour operation.
  • 3.2.Action requests from industry colleagues promptly and willingly wherever possible and request assistance when required.
  • 3.3.Make agreements about individual and joint responsibilities during tour.
  • 3.4.Make forward reconfirmations and bookings in a timely manner.
  • 3.5.Interpret documentation from other organisations and apply appropriately.
4. Manage the itinerary.
  • 4.1.Conduct tour to schedule and include all features in itinerary.
  • 4.2.Advise customers courteously and sensitively about unavoidable changes.
  • 4.3.Re-plan itinerary when necessary to ensure purchased inclusions or their equivalent are delivered and disruption to customers is minimised.
  • 4.4.Advise industry colleagues and suppliers affected by changes according to organisational procedures.
  • 4.5.Maintain contact with those fixing the problem when itinerary delays and changes occur, and use negotiation techniques to minimise time delay and negative impact on customers.
  • 4.6.Keep customers informed of reasons for changes and actions taken.
5. Deal with unexpected events.
  • 5.1.Assess unexpected events and select appropriate action.
  • 5.2.Follow organisational procedures in the case of accidents or where safety of customers or colleagues may be threatened.
  • 5.3.Identify and access sources of assistance promptly.
  • 5.4.Amend tour to minimise impact on customer enjoyment.
6. Debrief tour.
  • 6.1.Provide accurate and complete tour reports according to organisational guidelines.
  • 6.2.Provide customer and personal feedback and other information to assist with future improvements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF698 SITTGDE401 Coordinate and operate tours Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEA60 SITTGDE023 Coordinate and operate tours Unit of competency