SIT50107 Diploma of Tourism
Module Contents
All the modules contain competencies described in the SIT07 Tourism Hospitality and Events Training Package.
Customer Service and Tourism Sales Techniques:
SITXCOM001A Work with colleagues and customers
This unit describes the performance outcomes, interpersonal, communication and customer service skills and knowledge required to work in the service industries. This is a core unit underpinning all other units involving interaction with colleagues and customers. Key required skills and knowledge for this role include meeting personal presentation standards, establishing rapport with customers, determining and addressing customer needs and expectations, dealing with complaints, working in teams and using appropriate communication techniques and mediums.
SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to be culturally aware when serving customers and working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. It requires the ability to communicate with people of different social and cultural backgrounds with respect and sensitivity and address cross-cultural misunderstandings.

SITXCOM003A Deal with conflict situation
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to resolve conflict situations with customers and colleagues. It also describes the resolution of escalated complaints. The unit covers the conflict resolution skills required to address conflicts that may arise in day-to-day work situations. It does not cover formal negotiation, counseling or conducting mediation. This unit builds on the basic skills and knowledge found in other units that address communication, such as SITXCOM001A Work with colleagues and customers
SITXCOM004A Communicate on the telephone

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively on the telephone. It requires the ability to make and receive calls, to take messages on behalf of other people and to use the main features of a telephone correctly.

SITTTSL005A Sell tourism products & services

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to sell tourism services and products proactively in a range of industry contexts. It requires the ability to provide quality customer service while identifying specific customer needs, suggest a range of products to meet those needs, provide current and accurate product information and close the sale.