Certificate III in Guiding - SIT30322
TasTAFE
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 03041M
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.The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Subjects
- Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
- Provide responsible service of alcohol
- Sell to the retail customer
- Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle
- Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments
- Provide advice on Australian wines
- Provide advice on Australian destinations
- Research and share information on Australian Indigenous cultures
- Provide service to customers
- Participate in sustainable work practices
- Read and write information in a language other than English
- Operate four wheel drive vehicle
- Coach others in job skills
- Operate in isolated and remote situations
- Participate in safe work practices
- Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle
- Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle
- Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides
- Use hygienic practices for food safety
- Access and interpret product information
- Show social and cultural sensitivity
- Lead tour groups
- Conduct oral communication in a language other than English
- Provide First Aid
- Prepare specialised interpretive content on marine environments
- Address protocol requirements
- Work as a guide
- Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
- Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape
- Provide arrival and departure assistance
- Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture
- Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities
- Process financial transactions
- Advise on products and services
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drysdale - Hobart | No | |||
| Launceston | No |
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