Tour Guides

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Courses in tour guides

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT30222

Certificate III in Travel

Online
10 months
$6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

Blended, On Campus
2 - 4 days
$150 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID015

Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy

On Campus
2 hours
$190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID013

Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site

On Campus
9 hours
$350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID014

Provide Advanced First Aid

On Campus
1 day
$195 - $300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS30122

Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation

Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID009

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

On Campus
4 days
$75
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT30122

Certificate III in Tourism

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$30 - $10,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$43,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT20122

Certificate II in Tourism

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$1,050 - $1,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT60122

Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management

Blended, On Campus
24 - 36 months
$19,740 - $24,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT50122

Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$2,390 - $14,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT40222

Certificate IV in Guiding

On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT40122

Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism

Blended, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$4,000 - $10,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS50421

Diploma of Outdoor Leadership

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$2,500 - $16,276
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS20419

Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation

Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$2,400 - $2,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA40620

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

On Campus
4 - 6 months
$2,500 - $11,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID006

Advanced First Aid

Blended
1 - 2 days
$295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SISSS00126

Wilderness First Aid

Blended, Distance, On Campus
2 - 5 days
$620 - $1,190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS30619

Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Traineeship
4 weeks
$2,250 - $17,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT30322

Certificate III in Guiding

Blended, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$709 - $1,846
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA20420

Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

Blended, On Campus
4 - 24 months
$321 - $6,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Business)

On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
$6,020
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Event Management)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SISOFLD007

Navigate in Difficult Tracked Environments

Distance
5 days
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT30122

Certificate III in Tourism (Holiday Parks and Resorts)

Blended, Traineeship
12 months
$3,800 - $7,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
TLIC0023

Operate Four Wheel Drive Vehicle

On Campus, Online
1 - 2 days
$1,250 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SISOKYS003

Paddle a Sea Kayak in Exposed Coastal Waters

Distance
2 weeks
$3,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SISORSC003

Perform Complex Vertical Rescues

Distance
5 days
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SISORAF002

Guide a Raft on Grade 3 Rivers

Distance
5 days
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SISORAF003

Guide a Raft on Grade 4 Rivers

Distance
5 days
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PSP60922

Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language)

On Campus
12 months
$9,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11044NAT

Course in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Education

On Campus
2 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SISOCLM004

Lead Climb Multi Pitches, Natural Surfaces

Distance
5 days
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SISOCLM003

Lead Climb Single Pitches, Natural Surfaces

Distance
5 days
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PUASAR032

Undertake Vertical Rescue

Blended, On Campus
1 - 10 days
$699 - $1,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SISOSKT003

Use Snow Craft Skills for Alpine Touring

Distance
5 days
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FWPCOT3325

Operate Four Wheel Drive Vehicle on Unsealed Roads

On Campus
1 - 3 days
$680 - $900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10949NAT

Certificate II in Applied Language

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FWPCOT3326

Recover Four Wheel Drive Vehicle

Distance, On Campus
1 - 3 days
$680 - $850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11074NAT

Certificate III in Applied Language

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT40122

Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism (Holiday Parks and Resorts)

Blended
12 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22575VIC

Course in Basic Oxygen Administration for First Aid

On Campus
1 - 4 days
$125
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10958NAT

Certificate IV in Sinology Studies

On Campus
22 months
$31,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11258NAT

Certificate I in Aboriginal Languages for Everyday Use (Wiradjuri)

Blended
4 months
$3,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11259NAT

Certificate II in Aboriginal Languages for Interacting with Others (Gamilaraay)

Blended
4 months
$3,890
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11259NAT

Certificate II in Aboriginal Languages for Interacting with Others (Dhurga)

Blended
4 months
$3,890
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11259NAT

Certificate II in Aboriginal Languages for Interacting with Others (Wiradjuri)

Blended
4 months
$3,890
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHCARB311

Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots

On Campus
3 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHC31522

Certificate III in On Country Management

On Campus
1 year
$359 - $2,620
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FWPCOT3329

Perform Complex Four Wheel Drive Operations

On Campus
3 days
$1,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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