Overview About this course
This is your launchpad to an exciting career in a dynamic sector. Diversify your skillset as you learn operational, clerical and grounds upkeep procedures. Work as part of a team and give customers a great experience as a receptionist or sales agent.
Outcomes What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
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Provide tourism and travel industry information
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Sell products and services
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Prepare quotations
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Conduct reception duties
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Complete maintenance tasks
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Conduct housekeeping procedures
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Work in a team and collaborate well with others
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
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A strong foundation to start your career in the tourism industry
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Experience in a real or simulated work environment
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A diverse range of practical skills to ensure you can be a well-rounded holiday park or resort employee
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Customer service and communication skills that are transferable across all industries
Suitability Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
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A passion for tourism and travel
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A special interest in working in holiday parks and resorts
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An aptitude for physical tasks and working with your hands
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The ability to communicate and work well with others
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A passion for delivering exceptional customer experience
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Pathways Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: holiday Park attendant, holiday park receptionist, booking agent, customer service agent, inbound tour coordinator, reservation sales agent and visitor information officer.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study 0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Tourism (Holiday Parks and Resorts) does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study 2 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study 3 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Tourism (Holiday Parks and Resorts) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 4 core and 11 speciality units.
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.
Provide service to customers SITXCCS014
Show social and cultural sensitivity SITXCOM007
Participate in safe work practices SITXWHS005
Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry SITTIND003
TAFE NSW services Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
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TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
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TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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TAFE NSW Libraries
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Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
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