Advanced Diploma of Tourism
| Course Code: | SIT60107 |
| Department: | Hospitality, Tourism & Events |
| Study Area(s): | Tourism |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows |
| Course Length: | Full-time (2 years) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
| Mid-year Entry: | This course accepts mid-year applications. |
| VTAC: | Year 12 and mature age applicants can apply for this course at the VTAC website during the VTAC period. |
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Course overview
This course is designed for people seeking a career in tourism, in particular in a supervisory or management role, or for those who wish to open their own tourism business.
Skills in the retail travel sector, meeting and events and tour guiding sectors are covered in the first year of the course, while the second year concentrates on management skills. In the second year, students are required to design their own tourism business as part of a large cross-curriculum project. The course is designed with a specialisation in marketing.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBCMN205A | Use Business Technology | 30 |
| BSBCMN306A | Produce Business Documents | 80 |
| SITTGDE003A | Coordinate and Operate a Tour | 70 |
| SITTIND001A | Develop and Update Tourism Industry Knowledge | 25 |
| SITTTSL002A | Access and Interpret Product Information | 65 |
| SITTTSL003A | Source and Provide International Destination Information and Advice | 45 |
| SITTTSL004A | Source and Provide Australian Destination Information and Advice | 40 |
| SITTTSL005A | Sell Tourism Products and Services | 35 |
| SITTTSL006A | Prepare Quotations | 30 |
| SITTTSL008A | Book and Coordinate Supplier Services | 20 |
| SITTTSL009A | Process Travel-Related Documentation | 25 |
| SITTTSL010A | Control Reservations or Operations Using a Computerised System | 120 |
| SITTTSL013A | Construct Normal International Airfares | 40 |
| SITTTSL014A | Construct Promotional International Airfares | 40 |
| SITXADM001A | Perform Office Procedures | 20 |
| SITXADM003A | Write Business Documents | 25 |
| SITXCOM001A | Work With Colleagues and Customers | 25 |
| SITXCOM002A | Work in a Socially Diverse Environment | 20 |
| SITXCOM005A | Make Presentations | 30 |
| SITXEVT003A | Process and Monitor Event Registrations | 60 |
| SITXEVT004A | Coordinate On-Site Event Registrations | 40 |
| SITXFIN003A | Interpret Financial Information | 60 |
| SITXMGT006A | Establish and Conduct Business Relationships | 60 |
| SITXMPR001A | Coordinate Production of Brochures and Marketing Materials | 60 |
| SITXMPR004A | Coordinate Marketing Activities | 30 |
| SITXOHS001A | Follow Health, Safety and Security Procedures | 10 |
| Total hours: | 1105 | |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 100# | $ 2500 | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6500 | $ 3250 |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
# Concession card holders enrolling in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma are under 25 as at 01/01/2012 the concession tuition fee applies.
# If an Indigenous student the relevant concession tuition fee applies.
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1,196.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $1,286.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $2,392.00 | n/a | n/a | $2,392.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $1,196.00 | n/a | n/a | $1,196.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | Capped at the maximum of $2,500.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $6,500.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $3,250.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees breakdown here.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Contact us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or (03) 9279 222 or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule. There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.
What employment opportunities will I have?
Successful completion of this course may lead to employment in the following positions:
- International Retail Travel Consultant
- Agency Manager
- Functions manager
- Meetings industry manager
- Owner/operator
- Sales and marketing
- Operations manager
- Airport airline operations
On completion of our course many of our students are successful in gaining employment with a range of companies, such as QANTAS Airlines, Virgin Blue, Student Travel Association, Harvey World Travel, Tour companies, Avis Car Rentals, Reception Centres, Visitor Information Centres and a range of travel agencies and hotels.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain skills in fares and ticketing, Galileo airline reservations, tour guiding, meetings, events, management, accounting, marketing, business law and business planning to name a few.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the SIT60107 Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
Kangan Institute students who graduate with an Advanced Diploma of Tourism are able to take advantage of the 'pathways' arrangement with La Trobe University. Students can receive advanced standing (credit) in the form of both priority entry and course credit points towards a bachelor qualification. Each university study unit carries a credit point value.
As of 03/2010, students who have graduated with the Advanced Diploma of Tourism can utilise advanced standing pathways in the following bachelor degrees:
- Bachelor of Business (Tourism & Hospitality) [150 credit points]
- Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management) [180 credit points]
- Bachelor of Business (Sport & Leisure Management) [120 credit points]
Can I apply?
There are no set prerequisites for this course. However, it is recommended that you have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course. You may apply if you have satisfactorily completed VCE or an approved equivalent course and the satisfactory completion of the work requirements (eligibility to transfer); or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course. (Mature age is anyone over the age of 18 who has been out of full-time education for more than 12 months.)
How do I apply?
There are two options for applying - direct or through VTAC.
1. To apply for this course you may fill in a direct application form which can be obtained from the institute by calling us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or 03 9279 2222 or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au.
OR
To apply for a full-time position for this course, you may apply through VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre). Details of the application process can be obtained through the VTAC website or through the VTAC Guide which is available from leading newsagents and libraries in July.
How will I be selected for this course?
All applicants will need to attend an information session on and complete a pre-selection application form
http://www.kangan.edu.au/departments/hospitality-travel-tourism/
How long is the course?
The course spans two years; in the first year students will have completed the Certificate IV in Tourism.
Where and how can I study?
You will study at the Broadmeadows campus.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods.You will be advised in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be provided with this information.
Additional comments
All applicants will need to submit a pre-selection form obtainable from our website at http://www.kangan.edu.au/departments/hospitality-travel-tourism/
What will I study?
Ours is a small but dynamic department, offering students an individual approach to learning in a caring environment. Classes are a mix of practical activities (including industry familiarisations, excursions and on-site guest speakers, activities where students assist in the organization and running of events or running a tour on a mini-bus driven by our tour guiding teacher) and the theoretical course content, where students will learn skills such as fares & ticketing and the airline automated reservations system, Galileo. Students are consistently engaged in hands-on learning and some of the recent activities that have enhanced their learning include-:
- A Victorian eco-tourism educational trip to Halls Gap
- An overseas tour
- Winery tours
- Attendance at industry meetings and forums
- Registration of conference delegates at a range of external venues
- Catering and registration of a design students’ conference at Southbank
- A European Travel Expo
- A Food & Wine Festival
- A Careers Conference
Our learning environment encourages students to achieve their personal best, with a number of our students achieving excellent results in the state-wide Developing Tourism Business Leaders awards over the past nine years. Competing against all the major universities and TAFE Institutes, our Hospitality, Events and Tourism students have performed well in this competition, gaining many of the top prizes including overseas trips since 1999 plus a range of other prizes.
