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Certificate III in Tourism


 National Code: SIT30125
 TAFE SA Code: TP01461


Description

If you have a passion for travel and tourism, your career starts here. This entry-level course is your pathway to a career in this exciting and fast-paced industry. You will gain the skills to work in a range of settings including tour operators, visitor information centres, tourism attractions, cultural and heritage sites, and small businesses in the sector. Learn about sales and bookings, customer service, travel documentation, domestic and international destinations, and the events industry. Choose to go on to further study or step into a position in the dynamic world of tourism. Let TAFE SA take you there.

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Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

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Note: TAFE SA course tuition and other fees/costs are subject to regular increases and are reviewed annually. TAFE SA accepts applications for courses commencing beyond the current year, course, tuition and other fees/costs for these years will apply once published. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to alter, amend or delete any fee, course, admission requirement, mode of delivery, duration or other arrangement without prior notice. If the study duration is extended beyond the period of the student’s visa the student will be liable for visa and related costs, eg medical examinations, OSHC and living expenses.

Overseas Students Health Cover

All overseas students are required to have Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Students Health Cover.

  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Tourism (SIT30125)
    Content meets the needs of skilled operators who wish to apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team. Skills covered include customer service, cultural sensitivity and workplace safety. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 4 core units and 11 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    91%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with their training.
    89%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2025 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Participate in safe work practices 12
    Provide service to customers 25
    Show social and cultural sensitivity 20
    Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry 25

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Access and interpret product information 65
    Book tourism products and process documentation 80
    Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms 50
    Prepare customer quotations 30
    Provide advice on Australian destinations 40
    Provide advice on international destinations 45
    Provide specialist advice on cruises 30
    Provide visitor information 35
    Sell tourism products or services 35
    Use a computerised reservations or operations system 120
    Work effectively with others 40
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Level 1, 120 Currie Street
Adelaide, South Australia, 5000

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