SIT Certificate in Tourism (Guiding) - Level 3
This programme aims to produce students who demonstrate competence in skills, knowledge and work habits that are both directly relevant to working or further training in the tourism sector, and to standards recognised by the industry sector as appropriate. Students will participate in several trips (over night and longer) to gain first hand experience of guiding.
- Qualification Number: ST5190
- Embedded national
qualification or CAA licence/rating: National Certificate in Tourism (Core Skills) - Level 3 - Level: 3
This programme aims to produce students who demonstrate competence in skills, knowledge and work habits that are both directly relevant to working or further training in the tourism sector, and to standards recognised by the industry sector as appropriate. Students will participate in several trips (over night and longer) to gain first hand experience of guiding.
TG101 Communication and Selling Skills
A minimum of 15 credits are required from the following:
18210 Demonstrate knowledge of communication and customer service skills in the tourism and travel workplace
18223 Provide customer service in the tourism and travel industry
18226 Demonstrate cross cultural communication for the tourism and travel industry
18232 Read and write in English for the tourism and travel industry
21231 Demonstrate knowledge of sales functions and process in tourism and travel workplaces
TG102 Essential Skills for working in a Service Industry
A minimum of 15 credits are required from the following:
17786 Explain the importance of respecting Máori customs and practices in a tourism Máori context
18237 Perform numeric calculations for the tourism and travel industry
20489 Describe legal responsibilities of employees in the tourism and travel industry
20490 Outline and apply contract legislation relating to the tourism and travel industry
TG103 Information Technology Skills and First Aid
A minimum of 15 credits are required from the following:
5940 Produce a presentation using a desktop presentation computer application
6400 Manage first aid in emergency situations
6401 Provide first aid
6402 Provide Resuscitation level 2
18221 Complete tourism and travel administration tasks and use office equipment
18280 Demonstrate knowledge of and use email and internet in the tourism and travel industry
TG104 Knowledge of New Zealand Tourism
A minimum of 30 credits are required from the following:
5562 Present the characteristics of New Zealand as a visitor destination
9807 Demonstrate knowledge of the significance of tourism industry to New Zealand
18228 Provide information about specified regions in New Zealand as tourist destinations
18238 Demonstrate knowledge of the tourism industry in New Zealand
TG105 Guiding Organisation and Knowledge - Block 1
18212 Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination
18224 Work in a team in a tourism and travel situation
18233 Communicate with one person in English for the tourism and travel industry
18310 Describe how visitors learn from interpretation, and evaluate interpretive techniques
18317 Demonstrate knowledge of visitor interpretation
TG106 Guiding Organisation and Knowledge - Block 2
A minimum of 15 credits are required from the following:
5070 Develop personal plans for a work role in a tourism and travel industry environment
18222 Research and market a group tour
18231 Identify work roles in tourism and their related personal requirements
18365 Manage health and safety in a tourism context
TG107 Guiding Organisation and Knowledge - Block 3
A minimum of 15 credits are required from the following:
18313 Prepare and deliver guided interpretation during an excursion, and gather feedback
