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Course information
Type
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Focus
GuidingCourse specialisation
Schedule
Full Time16+ hours per week.
Duration
6 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
1 May 2023First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
27 Oct 2023Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Class and study time
20.0 hours / weekThe average amount of time each week you'll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.
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This course is currently closed. Register your interest to be notified when you can apply for this course.
Course fees
$---
Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetable
What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled for Block Release with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, research tasks, multiple-choice questions
Skills assessments: projects
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
This course offering is designed for people who:
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Guiding qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 13 units of competency, including 9 core and 4 speciality units.
Core units - 9
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guidesSITTGDE018
Prepare and present tour commentaries or activitiesSITTGDE017
Lead tour groupsSITTGDE016
Work as a guideSITTGDE014
Course delivery
Combination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
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Campus facilities
Free parking
Bike racks
Library
Laptop borrowing
Student kitchenette
Accessibility and inclusion
Accessible parking
Accessible toilet
Ambulant toilet
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