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Course code: SIT30322-01
Nationally recognised training
These courses are nationally recognised so you can train in one state and take a work opportunities in another state without needing to upskillCertificate III in Guiding
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Embark on a career that blends your passion for travel with your love of sharing cultural, historic or natural knowledge. Lead tour groups and acquire skills in working with a diverse range of people, which you can carry impressively in your career.
Course information
Type
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Focus
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesCourse specialisation
Schedule
Full Time16+ hours per week.
Duration
12 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
17 Aug 2026First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
13 Aug 2027Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Proposed timetable
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, FriThe proposed timetable is a draft and will be confirmed by your teacher
Class time
28 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
4 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
Course fees
$0 to $8,810This is course may be available at a reduced cost. See fee types for eligibility criteria.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria apply.
Application required
Some courses have entry requirements you need to meet before you can enrol. Our course information outlines what these requirements are and how you can apply.
Suitability
Before you study
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
Interests in engaging with, managing and educating a diverse range of people
Confidence with public speaking 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
A love of working outdoors in changing environments
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 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.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
For students under 17
If you’re aged between 15 and 17 years old, you can enrol at TAFE NSW, however you may need to supply some additional information, for example:
Your Record of School Achievement (RoSA) or that you've completed Year 10 or an equivalent course.
If you’re homeschooled, your Certificate of homeschooling registration.
Parent or guardian consent.
You do not require an ATAR score for entry into this course.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
Additional 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.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
Work placement opportunities, if any, will be confirmed with your teacher.
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
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
Licensing
NSW Liquor and Gaming regulations require students to be at least 16 years old if they undertake units that involve the service of alcohol. However, you need to be at least 18 years old to work in the industry. Students who complete the RSA will enable you to apply for a competency card from NSW Liquor and Gaming allowing you to serve or supply alcohol and/or work with gaming machines.
Units
Units taught in this course
Completion of this course requires you 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
Provide First AidHLTAID011
Provide service to customersSITXCCS014
Identify hazards, assess and control safety risksSITXWHS006
Participate in safe work practicesSITXWHS005
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.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Computer labs
Conference rooms
Library
Various specialist classrooms
TAFE NSW services
Student services
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
Next steps
Start your application
It should take 10 to 15 minutes to enrol. If you need to, you can log in to the Student Hub from the TAFE NSW website to complete your enrolment.
You’ll need to provide your personal details, including an email address.
You must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you don’t have a USI, we’ll help you create one during the enrolment process.
You may also be asked to provide documents supporting your eligibility to study this course.
A teacher will check your application and offer you a place in the course if you meet the entry requirements.