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Course Summary

Diploma of Tourism (SIT50107)

(International Students)


When you're working in tourism, it's okay to think about holidays all year round - that's your job! The Sunshine Coast TAFE offers a Diploma in Tourism that will allow you to gain skills and knowledge in a range of managerial areas such as tourism product development, marketing, selling, product knowledge, finance and human resources.

We'll give you the opportunity to gain work experience within the local tourism industry, so on top of theoretical knowledge, you'll also have real world experience and practical skills.

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in abroad range of managerial skills in tourism operations, marketing and product development, underpinned by a range of operational competencies chosen as electives.

To help connect you with the right people, Sunshine Coast TAFE is a member of:

ATEC - Australia Tourism Export Council

QTIC & QTIC-Y - Queensland Tourism Industry Council & Generation Y

TICA - Travel Industry Careers Association

SKAL - International Sunshine Coast

SCDL - Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd

BESC - Business Events Sunshine Coast

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Program

Information :

4 days per week; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (see attached timetable)

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a broad range of managerial skills in tourism operations, marketing and product development, underpinned by a range of operational competencies chosen as electives. The qualification allows for multi-skilling or for specialisation in a limited range of skills that specifically relate to operations management or marketing and product development.

The qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate the work of self or a team.

 
Career Prospects :

Possible job outcomes: Manager-Operator of Small Tourism Business, Visitor Information Centre Manager, Manager of Tour Operations, Tourism Manager, Inbound Groups Manager, Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, Tour Guide and Sustainable Best Practice inWork Places.

 
Academic Entry Requirements :

You must have successfully completed year 12 (or equivalent) or have relevant experience and/or qualifications that indicates likely success in completing the course.

 
English Language Requirements :

If your first language is not English, you must satisfy one of the following English language proficiency requirements:

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS), academic module - score of 5.5 with no individual score less than 5.0. NOTE: All applicants from AL3 and AL4 countries must sit an IELTS test
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 530 for the paper based test; 197 for the computer based; 71 for the internet based test
  • International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) - minimum individual score of three
  • Australian Year 12 English (or equivalent) - Sound Achievement rating
  • Cambridge First Certificate of English - A or B grades
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English
  • Successful completion of an acceptable formal course where the medium of instruction was English. This does not include English Language Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
  • Swedish applicants - V, VG or MVG in English A and English B on your School Leaving Certificate
 
Additional Requirements :

 
CRICOS Code :

065532A 
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Delivery Packages

Tuition Fees :

10,000 

 Course Code :

SIT50107 
Additional Costs : $300  Course Capacity :

20 places
Commences :

February

Location :

Mooloolaba Campus
34 Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek
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Duration : 12 Months     
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Enrolment Information

Before You Enrol :  

QTAC

For Australian students wishing to study Diploma programs, entry and selection is via Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). Applications forms and instructions for applying to QTAC can be obtained by visiting the QTAC website.
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Timetables

 SIT50107_DiplomaTourism_S1__2012_timetable.pdf
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Units

Course Units - Core

SITTIND001A Develop and update tourism industry knowledge

SITXADM003A Write business documents

SITXCCS003A Manage quality customer service

SITXCOM001A Work with colleagues and customers

SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment

SITXCOM003A Deal with conflict situations

SITXFIN003A Interpret financial information

SITXFIN004A Manage finances within a budget

SITXFIN005A Prepare and monitor budgets

SITXGLC001A Develop and update legal knowledge required for business compliance

SITXHRM005A Lead and manage people

SITXMGT006A Establish and conduct business relationships

SITXOHS004B Implement and monitor workplace health, safety and security practices

Course Units - Core - SPECIALISATION GROUP B - MARKETING

SITTPPD001A Research, assess and develop tourism products

SITTPPD002A Research tourism data

SITXMPR004A Coordinate marketing activities

SITXMPR005A Develop and manage marketing strategies

Course Units - Electives

SITXENV002A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

SITXENV003A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

SITTGDE001A Work as a guide

SITXENV001A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

SITTTSL001A Operate an online information system

SITTTSL002A Access and interpret product information

SITTTSL005A Sell tourism products and services

SITXMPR006A Participate in cooperative online marketing initiatives for the tourism industry

SITXHRM001A Coach others in job skills

SITXHRM002A Recruit, select and induct staff

BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents

SITTGDE006A Tour commentaries/activities

SITTGDE012A Prep content cultural/heritage

SITTTSL010B Control reservations or operations

SITXFIN002A Maintain financial records

SITTGDE007A Develop and maintain the general

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Additional Information

Further Study :

Successful completion of this program can contribute to further studies at University.
 
Information Current : 23/02/2012
Selection of Core and Electives Competencies are offered at Institute's Discretion. This course may include some competencies in excess of qualification requirements, programs are designed to meet industry needs. All program information and approximate course costs are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change at any time without prior notification.

To be eligible to access Government funded training you must have a Queensland residential address. Advertised fee structures apply to QLD residents only. If a resident resides outside of QLD Commercial/Fee for Service Fees will apply. Please check at time of enrolment for current details.
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