Program Overview

SIT20122 - Certificate II in Tourism

The SIT20122 - Certificate II in Tourism provides a pathway to work in multiple tourism industry facilities, travel agencies, restaurants, theme parks, transport companies, and more. This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a defined and limited range of tourism operational skills and basic industry knowledge.

Overview

This course is ideal for those who have a passion for travel and enjoy meeting and talking with a diverse group of people. It provides the skills and knowledge required to work in various tourism and travel industry sectors.

Career Opportunities

The SIT20122 - Certificate II in Tourism provides a pathway to work in many tourism and travel industry sectors, including travel agencies, tour wholesalers, tour operators, holiday parks and resorts, attractions, cultural and heritage sites, and small tourism businesses. Work could be undertaken in an office environment, in the field, or in performing operational activities.

Structure & Availability

The course is available in various study modes, including online and employer-based. The duration of the course varies depending on the study mode, with options including part-time and full-time.

Online

• Duration: 52 weeks (part-time)
• Course structure: The course is divided into clusters, each covering specific units of competency.
  • Cluster 1: SITTIND003, BSBTWK201, SITXWHS005
  • Cluster 2: SITTTVL001, SITXCOM008
  • Cluster 3: BSBSUS211, SITXCCS009, SITXCCS010
  • Cluster 4: SITXCOM007, SITEEVT020, SITXCCS011

Start TAFE Now - Online

• Duration: 78 weeks (over years 11 and 12)
• Course structure: The course is divided into clusters, each covering specific units of competency.
  • Cluster 1 - Year 11: SITTIND003, BSBTWK201, SITXWHS005
  • Cluster 2 - Year 11: SITTTVL001, SITXCOM008
  • Cluster 3 - Year 11: BSBSUS211, SITXCCS009, SITXCCS010
  • Cluster 4 - Year 12: SITXCOM007, SITEEVT020, SITXCCS011

Trainees

• Duration: 52 weeks (full-time), 104 weeks (part-time/school-based)
• Course structure: The course includes core and elective units.
  • Core: SITTIND003, SITXCCS009, SITXWHS005, SITXCOM007, SITXCCS011
  • Elective: SITTTVL001, SITXCCS010, BSBTWK201, SITEEVT020, BSBSUS211, SITXCOM008

Requirements

To be eligible for this course, students must meet specific requirements, including:

• Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy assessments
• Access to a computer, internet, and basic/intermediate computer skills
• For Start TAFE Now students, being in Year 11

Fees & Scholarships

The course fees vary depending on the study mode and eligibility for subsidised training. The indicative fee range for 2026 is $0$3,322. There are also options for fee-for-service, co-contribution, and co-contribution concessional fees.

How to Apply

To apply for this course, students must:

1. Check the course requirements
2. Get a Unique Student Identifier
3. Prepare eligibility documentation
4. Submit the application
5. Complete the bksb testing