Certificate ll in Tourism (SIT20122) 2025/2026
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- Certificate II in Tourism is conducted over 2 years.
- Assessment is competency based.
- Certificate II in Tourism is a nationally recognised Certificate.
- There are no formal prerequisites for study of this Certificate.
- For this VET program, the school has partnered with AIET (RTO 121314). Student enrolment is with AIET and not Mercedes College.
- Only upon successful completion of assessment requirements, will learners be issued with AQF certified documentation of Testamur, Record of Results and Statement of Attainment from AIET.
- A Certificate II in Tourism will only be issued upon successful completion of the 11 units which make up the qualification. Learners who complete less than the 11 units will receive a Statement of Attainment for those units which were successfully completed.
- SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol will be delivered as an online unit through Express Online Training Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40592). The learner will only be eligible for accreditation as a result of training and assessment upon approval from AIET. This qualification will become current once the learner turns 18.
- The successful completion of Certificate II In Tourism SIT20122 does not guarantee employment.
- Job opportunities exist within the hospitality, travel and tourism industry.
- The Certificate and/or Statement of Attainment for successfully completed units will be recognised by any Polytechnic College or other Registered Training Organisation nationally.
- Leads on to higher qualifications post school.
- Ideal when combining further studies with part time work.
Course Content
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Nominal Hours |
| SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices | 15 |
| SITXCCS010 | Provide visitor information | 20 |
| SITXCCS009 | Provide customer information and assistance | 20 |
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | 15 |
| SITHFAB025 | Prepare and serve espresso coffee | 40 |
| SIRXPDK001 | Advise on products and services | 25 |
| SITHFAB021 | Provide responsible service of alcohol | 20 |
| SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer | 40 |
| SITTIND003 | Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry | 25 |
| SITXCCS011 | Interact with customers | 20 |
| SITXCOM007 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | 20 |
Studied in Year 11
Studied in Year 12
Please Note:
These hours are nominal and do not reflect actual hours of required study by a student. The certificate is attainable over two years of study and is equivalent to one subject selection in Year 11 and one in Year 12.
- LINK TO TRAINING.GOV.AU CERTIFICATE II IN TOURISM CAN BE FOUND HERE
- A number of tourism focused excursions are carried out over the two years of study, including visits to the Bell Tower, Kings Park, Elizabeth Quay, The Mint, the Western Australian Visitor Centre, a day in the Swan Valley, and Fremantle which includes a tour of the Prison followed by lunch. All excursion costs are included in the fee set for the study of the Certificate.
Continuation of Certificate II in Tourism (Six units are studied in Year 11 and 5 units are studied in Year 12).
We chose to do Certificate II in Tourism because it is a great subject to have for future jobs as it allows you to complete your Barista course and RSA which will help us to get a part time job during school or after we leave school. The Certificate in Tourism provides experience in the hospitality and tourism area and also allows us to gain knowledge of how to interact with customers, as well as understanding hygiene and safety in the workplace. Not only is it an enjoyable subject but after our Barista course is completed, we are able to make ourselves coffees every Friday! Year 12 Tourism Class