SIT10116 Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture)
Course Overview
SIT10116 Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture) provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a defined range of basic tourism technical skills. Work would be undertaken in an office environment where the planning of tourism products and services takes place, in the field where tourism products are delivered or a combination of both. The field includes any destination, local or regional area, tourist precinct, site, attraction or on-board form of transportation.
IMPORTANT FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS
Vocational education and training in Schools (VETiS) is VET undertaken by students while they are at secondary school. Students are offered education and training focused on delivering qualifications that provide the skills and knowledge required for specific industries. Students can undertake VETiS as part of their school studies. This training can be delivered by school RTOs, or students can enrol in a course at TAFE or another RTO.
If you are a school student and wishing to study SIT10116 Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture) , please read the Student Handbook VETiS. To learn more about VETiS, please download these fact sheets:
VETiS Frequently Asked Questions
Course Duration
Nominal Hours: 90- 157 Hours (dependent on electives chosen)
Full-time: 3 weeks
Part-time: 6 weeks
SIT10116 Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture) Course Fees (without funding)
Course cost is $1800 per student. A $500 confirmation deposit is required (on acceptance of enrolment). Careers Training Centre will accept advance payments of no more than $1000 from each individual student prior to the commencement of the course. This course is approved for Centrelink student payments. Please contact Centrelink for any assistance.
This course is approved for Centrelink student payments. Please contact Centrelink for any assistance.
Delivery of Course
Delivery by on-the-job training, off-the-job training and by the ‘self paced’ method of learning which allows you greater flexibility in choosing the times you study and the time it takes you to complete the course.
To achieve a SIT10116 Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture) , 6 units must be completed:
- 2 core units
- 4 elective units, consisting of:
4 units from the list below, elsewhere in the SIT Training Package, or any other current Training Package
or accredited course
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Core units
SITTGDE001 – Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture
SITXWHS001 – Participate in safe work practices
Elective units
SITHACS001 – Clean premises and equipment
SITXCCS001 – Provide information and assistance
SITXCCS003 – Interact with customers
BSBCMM201 – Communicate in the workplace
BSBWOR203 – Work effectively with others
SITXCOM001 – Source and present information
SITXCOM002 – Show social and cultural sensitivity
BSBSUS201 – Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SITXFSA001 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
For more information on the units completed in this course, please visit the government training website: http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/SIT10116
TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
Assessment in this course will be competency based, in that the student will be required to demonstrate competency in a range of tasks. The assessment coding which will apply is either C or NYC, where C is Competent and NYC is Not Yet Competent. Assessment procedures are transparent and address the key assessment principles of being valid, reliable, flexible, fair and cost effective. Assessment strategies encompass a range of techniques, which include, but are not limited to the use of:
- Direct observation of performance
- Simulations of workplace activities
- Oral questioning
- Work portfolios
- Practical exercises
- Projects/assignments
To find out more information about the course, please view the correct Training and Assessment (TAS) handbook below:
SIT10116 Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture) TAS (if you are paying the full course amount)
SIT10116 Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture) C3G TAS (if you are eligible for Certificate 3 Guarantee funding)
Entry Requirements
There is no age limit for SIT10116 Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture), but applicants should have successfully completed year 10. Mature age and students with prior learning and experience should also apply.
Possible Funding
Careers Training Centre offer funding to eligible individuals for SIT10116 Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture). To find out more about the funding programs, please click here.
