SIT60122 Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management

This qualification reflects the role of senior managers with advanced operational skills who use a broad range of travel or tourism skills, combined with specialised managerial skills and substantial knowledge of industry operations, to coordinate travel or tourism operations. They operate with significant autonomy and are responsible for making strategic business management and operational decisions.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in many travel and tourism industry sectors and for a diverse range of employers including travel agencies, tour wholesalers, tour operators, inbound tour operators, tourist attractions, visitor information centres, and other tourism businesses.

Duration	104 Weeks
National Code	SIT60122
CRICOS Code	109454J
Delivery Mode	Face-to-face: 13.5hrs/week Online: 6.5hrs/week
Tuition Fee	$20,000
Enrolment Fee*	$200
Material Fee*	$200

Course Structure

Unit Code	Title	Core/ Elective
BSBTWK501	Lead diversity and inclusion	Core
SITTIND003	Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry	Core
SITXMGT005	Establish and conduct business relationships	Core
SITXFIN009	Manage finances within a budget	Core
SITXFIN008	Interpret financial information	Core
SITXFIN010	Prepare and monitor budgets	Core
SITXCCS016	Develop and manage quality customer service practices	Core
SITXCCS015	Enhance customer service experiences	Core
SITXHRM009	Lead and manage people	Core
BSBOPS504	Manage business risk	Core
SITXMGT004	Monitor work operations	Core
SITXCCS017	Use a computerised booking system	Elective
SITTTVL005	Prepare quotations	Elective
SITTTVL006	Book tourism products and process documentation	Elective
SITTTVL007	Use a computerised reservations or operations system	Elective
BSBSUS511	Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability	Elective
SITXCCS009	Provide customer information and assistance	Elective
SITXHRM008	Roster staff	Elective
SITXHRM007	Coach others in job skills	Elective
SITTPPD017	Develop tourism products	Core
SITTGDE018	Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides	Elective
SITTGDE019	Research and share information on Australian Indigenous cultures	Elective
SITXGLC002	Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law	Core
BSBOPS601	Develop and implement a business plan	Core
BSBWRT411	Write complex documents	Core
SITXMPR014	Develop and implement marketing strategies	Core
SITXWHS008	Establish and maintain a work health and safety system	Core

Entry Requirements

Students must be aged 18 or above and have satisfactorily completed Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent school qualifications or Diploma in a related field.

English proficiency requirement:

• IELTS overall score 6.0
• TOEFL (iBT) score (only accepted if test is taken on or before 25 July 2023) of 64
• PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) score of 50

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

• AIC staff will review an applicant’s language, literacy and numeracy skills during the application process with writing tasks and one-on-one interviews. If the review determines the applicant would benefit from a thorough language, literacy and numeracy skill assessment, AIC staff will discuss further options with the applicant as outlined in its Enrolment Policy.

Pathways from the qualification:

The students who undertake the SIT60122 Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management are provided with advice of further training options. Students who gain this qualification can further their study by doing undergraduate degree with another provider or find employment as:

• account manager
• business development manager
• director of groups and incentives
• director of marketing
• director of product development operations manager
• director of sales
• general manager.