Tourism Cert II & III
The tourism industry is an ever changing and exciting industry to work in. Throughout the course you will learn about the different career prospects the tourism industry can offer. You will discover Australian and International destinations and promoting overseas cities. You will develop the skills and knowledge to put a customer’s dream holiday together from start to end.
Kangan Institute students, in the second year of the program, are given the opportunity to undertake studies in airline reservations, airfares and ticketing at Melbourne CBD and Tullamarine Airport.
RTO
Kangan
Day | Time | Venue
Kangan – Cremorne Street, Richmond Campus
First Year (Wednesday 1.30pm-5.30pm)
Second Year continue in 2015
Duration
1 Year.
Students pursuing Cert III in Tourisim must continue in 2016
Work Placement
40 hours / 5 Days.
Selection Criteria
Interview to discuss program expectations and student suitability.
Sample Program Outline
SITTIND201 Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
SITXCCS202 Interact with customers
SITXCOM201 Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITXWHS101 Participate in safe work practices
SITXCCS201 Provide visitor information
SITTTSL201 Operate an online information system
SITTTSL202 Access and interpret product information
SITTGDE302 Provide arrival and departure assistance
SITTTSL301 – Provide advice on international destinations
Materials
TBA
Contribution
VCAL counts towards Industry Related Skills strand.
VCE eligible for credit of up to four VCE VET units on their VCE Statement of Results. Students will receive one ATAR increment which is calculated as 10 per cent of the average of the scaled scores of the student’s primary four VCE studies.
PRE-APPRENTICESHIP – Selected electives in the specialist sector that schools and RTOs will consult through the model pre-apprenticeship pathways.
Future Employment Opportunities
The tourism industry is an ever changing and exciting industry to work in. Career prospects range from selling dream holidays to customers as a travel agent, working for an airline, to guiding local and international tours.
• Event Manager
• Travel Consultant
• Reservation Sales Agent
• Tour guide
• Theme Park attendant