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Certificate IV in Tourism (Guiding)
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Course Location and Contact Information
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This exciting course will develop your skills in Tour Guiding. It will teach you the practical aspects of guiding including organising a tour, meet and greet skills and tour commentary. While learning these skills, you will also learn about Australian flora and fauna, Australian culture, Indigenous culture plus much more. Over twenty visits and inspections of tourism operations in Melbourne and regional Victoria complement your study.
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Graduates of this course may gain employment as:
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Full-time: One year
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February.
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Apply directly to the NMIT Tourism department
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Direct Applications: The Tourism Department welcomes direct applications for this course. Please contact the Tourism Department for enrolment dates. |
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| Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.
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Students who wish to continue their studies can articulate into the Diploma of Tourism at NMIT and obtain that qualification after successfully completing required units. Students who wish to continue their studies at university after successfully completing diploma/advanced diploma qualifications are eligible to articulate to a university course and obtain substantial credits towards a tourism degree program. NMIT graduates are currently continuing their studies at a range of universities in Victoria. Completing a diploma/advanced diploma program at NMIT prior to commencing a university degree program is a wise decision as considerable (HECS) savings are achieved by obtaining substantial (diploma/advanced diploma) credits. |
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THTFTG01B Work as a guide THTTCO01B Develop & Update Tourism Industry knowledge THHCOR01B Work with colleagues & customers THHCOR02B Work in a socially diverse environment THTFTG06B Prepare & present tour commentaries or activities THHPPD05B Plan & develop interpretive activities THTFTG14A Prepare specialised interpretive content (cultural & heritage environments) THTFTG12A Prepare specialised interpretive content (flora, fauna & landscape) THTFTG07B Research & share general information on Australian indigenous culture THTFTG03B Develop & maintain the general knowledge required by guides THTFTG04B Coordinate & operate a tour THTFTG05B Lead tour groups THTPPD04B Plan & implement minimal impact operations THTFTG02B Offer arrival & departure assistance THTFTO01B Conduct pre-departure checks THHGHS03B Provide first aid THHGLE22A Manage risk THHCOR03B Follow OHS
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Assessment methods have been designed to complement the learning outcomes. Assessments are ongoing and can occur during class hours, therefore 100% attendance is expected, except in the case of illness where special consideration is granted.
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Materials Levy - To be confirmed at enrolment.
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As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded Certificate IV in Tourism ( Guiding) and Certificate IV in Tourism (Natural and Cultural Heritage)
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by: Suzy Sainovski, Communications Officer - Publications. Authorised by: Stuart Christelow, Head of Department, Tourism. Last modified: 28 October 2005 www.nmit.vic.edu.au  NMIT Disclaimer Privacy Contact NMIT Search |
