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This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required for individuals undertaking a range of animal care functions in a zoo, wildlife sanctuary, aquaria or other facility where animals are cared for or exhibited. It applies to individuals who undertake activities autonomously or in teams working under broad direction. Activities may include individual animal welfare to social group management in small to large scale facilities.

SIT30116 Certificate III in Tourism provides the skills and knowledge to be competent in tourism sales, operations and tour delivery. The course is designed to allow students maximum exposure to several career paths across different businesses. Students will be supported by mentors and train in small groups or undertake the course via distant education. Training is interactive, flexible and interesting.

SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality provides the skills and knowledge for a student to be competent in skilled operations within the hospitality industry. The course is designed to allow students maximum exposure to several career paths across different businesses located from Cairns, Tablelands to Port Douglas. Students will work alongside other staff, be supported by mentors and train in small groups on site. Training is interactive, flexible and interesting.

SIT50116 Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a broad range of managerial skills in tourism operations, marketing and product development, underpinned by a range of operational competencies chosen as electives. The qualification allows for multi-skilling or for specialisation in a limited range of skills that specifically relate to operations management or marketing and product development.

Work would be undertaken in an office environment where the planning of tourism products and services takes place, in the field where tourism products are delivered or a combination of both. The field includes any destination, local or regional area, tourist precinct, site, attraction or onboard form of transportation. SIT50116 Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate the work of self or a team.

SIT20116 Certificate II in Tourism provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a defined range of basic tourism technical skills. Work would be undertaken in an office environment where the planning of tourism products and services takes place, in the field where tourism products are delivered or a combination of both. The field includes any destination, local or regional area, tourist precinct, site, attraction or onboard form of transportation.

SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality provides the skills and knowledge for a student to be competent in skilled operations within the hospitality industry. The course is designed to allow students maximum exposure to several career paths across different businesses located from Cairns, Tablelands to Port Douglas. Students will work alongside other staff, be supported by mentors and train in small groups on site. Training is interactive, flexible and interesting.

SIT40116 Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism reflects the role of individuals who use a broad range of sales and marketing or operational skills combined with sound knowledge of industry operations. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems. Many people have supervisory responsibilities and plan, monitor, and evaluate the work of team members.

Work would be undertaken in an office environment where the planning of tourism products and services takes place, in the field where tourism products are delivered or a combination of both. The field includes any destination, local or regional area, tourist precinct, site, attraction or onboard form of transportation.

SIT40116 Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

This Nationally Recognised course is a compulsory requirement for anybody working in a licensed venue. This course will discuss the responsible selling and service of alcohol within the law and how to assess alcohol-affected customers and identify customers to whom sale or service must be refused. It will detail any fines and penalties that may apply by not the following legislation and explain the requirements for minors, disorderly and unduly intoxicated patrons.