Become a tour guide this year with the SIT40222 Certificate IV in Guiding. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work as a tourist guide, leading tour groups and presenting commentaries and activities. You’ll gain skills in customer service, communication, and workplace safety, and graduate with the skills to develop professional knowledge of your region including the history, culture, and available tourist attractions. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, tour guide career outcomes, and opportunities for enrolment in your area.
Entry requirements for the Certificate IV in Guiding vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Certificate IV in Guiding will prepare you for the following roles.
A Tour Guide takes groups of visitors on trips to tourist attractions or special places of interest. You might work for a tour guide company or run...
A Tour Driver conducts guided tours of tourist destinations. You might also provide information about points of interest and answer questions from...
An Outdoor Adventure Guide takes groups of participants for recreational activities such as white water rafting, abseiling or scuba diving. You’ll...
Their role involves interpreting and explaining the local flora, fauna, geology, and cultural history to visitors, ensuring an engaging and informa...
An Adventure Guide leads and facilitates outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, or camping. They are res...
A Visitor Information Officer is responsible for providing travelers and tourists with accurate and helpful information about local attractions, ac...
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