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    National code: SIT40222

    Certificate IV in Guiding

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    OverviewAbout this course

    Create memories that will last a lifetime for your customers and become an engaging and sought-after tour manager. Coordinate tour programs, liaise with a network of business contacts, and establish your domestic and international guiding expertise.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • Lead and manage tour groups and programs

    • Prepare and present commentaries to tour groups

    • Coordinate and operate tours

    • Manage conflicts

    • Implement industry policies and procedures

    • Enhance customer service experiences

    Course outcomes

    Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

    • A nationally accredited qualification at a Certificate IV level

    • Experience collaborating with industry peers and establish a network of professional connections

    • Eligibility to apply for a first aid certificate and for affiliate membership to the Institute of Australian Tour Guides

    • Skills and knowledge to start your own guiding business

    • Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

    SuitabilityIs 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:

    • A passion for sharing cultural, historic, artistic or natural information and history

    • An interest in developing your skills to manage other tour guides

    • An interest in engaging with and educating a diverse range of people

    • Confidence in performing public speaking tasks and leading group engagement activities

    • Adequate fitness and mobility to deliver first aid, like performing 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult and infant manikin on the floor, and to respond to emergency situations

    • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 12 high school level

    Note:

    • TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

    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.

    PathwaysFuture career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: tour director, tour manager, heritage guide, cultural guide, general tour guide and interpretive tour guide.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study0 Courses

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    The Certificate IV in Guiding does not have any pre-requisite courses.

    Further study3 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study4 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.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Guiding qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 17 units of competency, including 11 core and 6 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    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 First AidHLTAID011

    • Work as a guideSITTGDE014

    • Lead tour groupsSITTGDE016

    • Prepare and present tour commentaries or activitiesSITTGDE017

    TAFE NSW servicesFacilities 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.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations – get social with our student community

    Study optionsFind a location to enrol