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Construct normal international airfares

Construct normal international airfares

Unit of competency
National Code
SITTTSL012
State Code
AWQ87
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2016
Field of Education
080701 - Tourism
Original Release Date
12/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create flight itineraries and construct normal international airfares. It requires the ability to interpret flight information and conditions applicable to specific fares and to construct airfares that meet customer needs according to International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.The unit applies to tourism or travel industry organisations that sell international airfares such as travel agencies, tour wholesalers, airlines and consolidators.It applies to frontline sales and operations personnel who operate with some level of independence and under limited supervision. This includes travel consultants and managers, ticketing consultants, airline and consolidator ticketing officers, and reservations and operations consultants.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret international airfare information.
  • 1.1.Identify and access sources of fare information.
  • 1.2.Interpret information on international flights, fares, fare rules and conditions applicable to specific fares.
2. Create international flight itineraries and airfares.
  • 2.1.Configure flight itineraries for direct and connecting international flights.
  • 2.2.Calculate and check international fares according to IATA regulations.
  • 2.3.Calculate sector fares and those with intermediate points.
  • 2.4.Calculate concession fares.
  • 2.5.Calculate taxes, fees and surcharges.
  • 2.6.Create the optimum airfare that meets customer needs.
  • 2.7.Check the airfare calculations for accuracy and compliance with applicable conditions.
3. Document and maintain records of calculations.
  • 3.1.Record full details of the calculated airfare.
  • 3.2.Minimise use of printed materials and maximise electronic record keeping to reduce waste.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF729 SITTTSL310 Construct normal international airfares Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEB02 SITTTVL009 Construct international airfares Unit of competency