Course Description
Career Opportunities
Course Duration
Course Commencement Dates
Entrance Requirements
Application Procedures
Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Pathways to Further Study
Course Outline
Assessment Methods
Materials
Qualification

Certificate III in Tourism (Guiding) - Part-time

National Code: THT30902

Course Location and Contact Information

Course Description

This part-time one year tour guiding course offered by NMIT is designed for existing volunteer guides / site guides who wish to extend their knowledge as well as obtain a qualification and for those who have good general knowledge of Australian environments, culture, history, politics and nature and want to improve their career options.

Career Opportunities

Tour Guide, Site Guide and Local Guide.

Course Duration

Part-time: One year

Semester 2: Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6.00pm to 9.30pm and Saturdays 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Semester 1: Wednesday evenings 6.00 to 8.30pm, Thursday evenings from 5.30 to 8.00pm and Saturdays from 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Field trips to a number of tourism attractions as well as on-site and on-coach tour guide operations experience are a substantive part of the course. Inspection of airport operations is also included.

Course Commencement Dates

February and July.

Entrance Requirements

Applicants must have good general knowledge of Australian environments, culture, history, politics and nature. In addition applicants must complete a pre-selection application form and may be required to attend an interview.

Application Procedures

Apply directly to the Tourism Department. Two intakes are offered for this course. Applicants are advised to contact the Tourism Department for details. Commences each July and February.

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.

Pathways to Further Study

Participants are able to articulate to other tourism courses and obtain credits for units successfully completed.

Course Outline

THHCOR03B Follow Health Safety & Security (5 hrs)
THHGHS03B Provide First Aid (24 hrs)
THHCOR01B Work with Colleagues & Customers (20 hrs)
THHCOR02B Work in a Socially Diverse Environment (20 hrs)
THHGCS03B Deal with Conflict Situations (20 hrs)
THTFTG03B Develop & Maintain General Knowledge Required by Guides (100 hrs)
THTFTG02B Offer Arrival & Departure Assistance (20 hrs)
THTFTO01B Conduct Pre-departure Checks (25 hrs)
THTTCO01B Develop & Update Tourism Industry Knowledge (25 hrs)
THTFME03A Develop & Update Event Industry Knowledge (25 hrs)
THTFTG01B Work as a Guide (90 hrs)
THTFTG05B Lead Tour Groups (30 hrs)

THTFTG06B Prepare & Present Tour Commentaries (70 hrs)

Total Hours - 474

Assessment Methods

The assessment methods have been designed to complement the learning outcomes described in the modules that comprise the Certificate III in Tourism (Guiding).

The assessment methods include but are not restricted to: on-site, on-coach practical demonstration of operational requirements and commentary abilities: role plays: discussions: group activities: case studies: verbal & written reports.

Materials

Materials Fee - To be confirmed at enrolment.
Industry Activities/Entrance Fees - To be confirmed at enrolment.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate III in Tourism (Guiding).

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