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.

Duration104 Weeks
National CodeSIT60122
CRICOS Code109454J
Delivery ModeFace-to-face: 13.5hrs/week
Online: 6.5hrs/week
Tuition Fee$20,000
Enrolment Fee*$200
Material Fee*$200
*Non-refundable

Course Structure

Unit CodeTitleCore/ Elective
BSBTWK501Lead diversity and inclusionCore
SITTIND003Source and use information on the tourism and travel industryCore
SITXMGT005Establish and conduct business relationshipsCore
SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budgetCore
SITXFIN008Interpret financial informationCore
SITXFIN010Prepare and monitor budgetsCore
SITXCCS016Develop and manage quality customer service practices Core
SITXCCS015Enhance customer service experiencesCore
SITXHRM009Lead and manage peopleCore
BSBOPS504Manage business riskCore
SITXMGT004Monitor work operationsCore
SITXCCS017Use a computerised booking systemElective
SITTTVL005Prepare quotationsElective
SITTTVL006Book tourism products and process documentationElective
SITTTVL007Use a computerised reservations or operations systemElective
BSBSUS511Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainabilityElective
SITXCCS009Provide customer information and assistanceElective
SITXHRM008Roster staffElective
SITXHRM007Coach others in job skillsElective
SITTPPD017Develop tourism productsCore
SITTGDE018Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guidesElective
SITTGDE019Research and share information on Australian Indigenous culturesElective
SITXGLC002Identify and manage legal risks and comply with lawCore
BSBOPS601Develop and implement a business planCore
BSBWRT411Write complex documentsCore
SITXMPR014Develop and implement marketing strategiesCore
SITXWHS008Establish and maintain a work health and safety systemCore
Note: electives are pre-selected

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 5.5
  • TOEFL (iBT) score of 46
  • PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) score of 45

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.