.png&type=webp&wid=2000)
Become a Travel Professional
SIT30222 Certificate III in travel
Is your dream to start your own home-based travel business? This is the right course for you.
Travel is on the move again and with it comes a high demand for travel agents. The industry has lost nearly one third of its travel agents and this means lots of employment and business opportunities are on offer right now. Before the pandemic, 70% of Australia’s international travel was booked through a travel agent and this is now rising dramatically as travel becomes more complex. Travellers who would normally make their own bookings on the Internet are now seeking expert advice, support and reassurance from professional travel agents who are qualified to navigate the complex and ever-changing new travel ‘normal’. There has never been a better time to join the travel industry and become part of this exciting and rejuvenated industry.
Learn all about exciting new travel trends that are emerging and acquire the essential skills you will need in customer service, smart selling, reservations, Amadeus and advanced airfare construction. Enjoy a specialised course that includes up to date, relevant and ‘real-world’ travel training. Designed and written in-house by travel professionals and airfare experts, you will receive the best possible training and practical experience to be job ready in your new career.
FIT College have partnered with the award-winning trainers from Travel Training Australia (TTA). TTA are travel industry specialists who are keen to share their knowledge and expertise to help you succeed in the amazing world of travel.
Study online with Travel Training Australia and experience the learning difference.
The TTA Difference
Travel Training Australia (TTA)
FIT College specialise in Health & Fitness education, providing unparalleled support and training. We have partnered with the #1 Industry specialists in travel training to combine the best of both worlds and bring you the same high standard in Travel Education!
AFTA (Australian Federation of Travel Agents) Accredited Training Provider
TTA is an AFTA Accredited Training Provider so you can be assured of the highest quality and service.The Certificate III in Travel is the minimum entry level requirement into the travel industry and the national benchmark for ATAS accreditation. TTA are National Travel Industry Award winners.
Industry Affiliated
Travel Training Australia has partnerships with numerous travel companies and suppliers and graduates are highly regarded by the travel industry.
Host travel agency
There is also a unique opportunity to join a Host Travel Agency and run your own home-based travel business, or you can pursue a variety of rewarding career options in the travel industry. It’s the perfect time to become a Travel Advisor, Personal Travel Consultant, Itinerary Designer, Luxury Travel Planner, Travel Concierge, Corporate Consultant, Airline Sales or Reservations Agent or Wholesale Consultant.
Course guide
SIT30222 Certificate III in Travel
Units of study
- SITTIND003 Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
- SITTTVL001 Access and interpret product information
- SITTTVL002 Provide advice on international destinations
- SITTTVL003 Provide advice on Australian destinations
- SITTTVL004 Sell tourism products or services
- SITTTVL005 Prepare customer quotations
- SITTTVL006 Book tourism products and process documentation
- SITTTVL007 Use computerised reservations or operations system
- SITTTVL009 Construct international airfares
- SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
- SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
- SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
- BSBTEC201 Use business software applications
- SITXCOM006 Source and present information
- SITXWHS006 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
- SITTTVL008 Source airfares and issue tickets for domestic flights
- SITTTVL010 Construct advanced international airfares
Study modes, duration & Support
All Modes of Study
| Allowable time | 12 months |
| Intakes | Enrol any time and start studying within 72 hours |
| Phone Support | 8 am - 6pm, Mon - Fri | 07 38064863 |
| Online Support | [email protected] |
| Common Completion Time | 8 months |
| ESOS/CRICROS | Not suitable for international students on student visa |
| Virtual Delivery Locations | Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, other on assesssment |
| Nominal Hours | 624 |
| Online/Self Study | 13 hours/week |
Qualification outcomes
Certification & Registration
SIT30222 Certificate III in Travel is Nationally Recognised Training (NRT). Information on this training package can be found at https://training.gov.au
FIT College RTO:31903
Upon completion of this course, you'll receive:
- Certificate: SIT30222 Certificate III in Travel
- Academic Transcript of Completed Units (17)
Industry groups with registration relevance:
- ATIA - Australian Travel Industry Association
- AFTA - Australian Federation of Travel Agents
Education Pathways
Vocational Education & Training (VET)
The vocational pathway following completion of the frontline level Certificate III in Travel, is the Certificate IV in Travel & Tourism and then supervisory/management level, Diploma of Travel & Tourism.
University & Higher Education
A Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management provides opportunities in the global tourism and travel industry.
Industry Specific
TTA offers a suite of short courses for existing travel industry workers to upskill or refresh their skills. These include Luxury Travel Specialist, Australian Destination Expert Series, Amadeus and International airfares training.
Career Opportunities
The best way to find your career in the travel industry is to reach out to TTA and discuss your next career move!Course Requirements
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisite requirements for entry into the Certificate III in Travel however students under 16 years of age will NOT be accepted and all students are required to meet LLN requirements.
Required General Resources
|
||||||||||||||||
Course Assessment
| Every qualification, unit of competency or skill set completed with Travel Training Australia will require students to undergo a number of written and practical assessment tasks. The assessment tasks are designed to confirm that the student can meet all elements and performance criteria indicated in the curriculum. By completing each assessment task to the standard indicated, students are ready and eligible to perform those tasks in the workplace. | ||||||||||||||||
English & LLN Requirements
All Students
All students will be assessed on their Language, Literacy & Numeracy skills prior to commencing enrolled coursework. This assessment consists of a written/verbal quiz.
Payment & Funding
Payment Options
Payment plan options are available. Course costs may be reduced with promotions and on short-term plans. Courses need to be paid for prior to receiving a certificate.
Government Funding, Grants and Subsidies
N/A
Skillsets & Sub-Qualifications
There are no NRT Skillsets or Sub-Qualifications within this qualification that are offered for individual sale.