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SIT60122 · Hospitality & Tourism

Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management

Your senior leadership in travel and tourism is an asset that deserves formal recognition. Years of strategic decision-making and operational management can serve as the evidence needed for your qualification.

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SIT60122

Qualification Code

27

Total Units

AQF 6

Advanced Diploma

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The qualification

About This Qualification

This qualification reflects the role of senior managers with advanced operational skills who use a broad range of travel or tourism skills, combined with specialised managerial skills and substantial knowledge of industry operations, to coordinate travel or tourism operations. They operate with significant autonomy and are responsible for making strategic business management and operational decisions.

Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
RPL It status: Accepting applications

Qualification Code

SIT60122

AQF Level

Advanced Diploma

Training Package

SIT: Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package

Total Units

27 (17 core + 10 elective)

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements are listed for this qualification.

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What Is Recognition of Prior Learning?

Recognition of Prior Learning is a formal assessment process that evaluates skills, knowledge, and experience you have gained through your career against the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification.

You gather relevant workplace evidence and a qualified assessor from the delivering Registered Training Organisation evaluates that evidence. If the assessor determines every competency requirement is met, the RTO issues the qualification.

Your RPL journey

Your Qualification Pathway in Four Steps

1

Free Skills Review

Tell us about your experience. We provide a preliminary review against SIT60122 with no obligation.

2

Evidence Portfolio

Your consultant guides you through identifying and organising relevant workplace evidence for the RTO.

3

RTO Assessment

A qualified assessor from the delivering Registered Training Organisation evaluates the evidence against the national standard.

4

Qualification Outcome

If the RTO determines every requirement is met, the RTO issues the nationally recognised qualification.

Career outcomes

Explore Roles Associated With This Qualification

Select a role to review its database-listed outcome and examples of evidence that may help an RTO understand your experience.

Operations Manager

Directing the daily operational activities and strategic planning for large-scale tourism organisations or travel agencies.

Examples of workplace evidence that may help an RTO assessor understand this experience include:

  • Comprehensive CV detailing senior management roles
  • Detailed position descriptions
  • Corporate organisational charts
  • Business plans and operational strategies
  • Risk management frameworks
  • Marketing and product development reports
Evidence checklist

What Kind of Experience Can Support Your Application?

Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.

1

Work History & Roles

  • Comprehensive CV detailing senior management roles
  • Detailed position descriptions
  • Corporate organisational charts
2

Strategic Planning

  • Business plans and operational strategies
  • Risk management frameworks
  • Marketing and product development reports
3

Financial Management

  • Budget preparation and monitoring records
  • Financial performance analysis
  • Resource and asset management plans
4

Business Relationships

  • Contracts with tour wholesalers or operators
  • Evidence of stakeholder engagement
  • Commercial partnership agreements
5

Operational Leadership

  • WHS system documentation
  • Quality assurance policies and procedures
  • Staff leadership and performance records

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Pathway comparison

RPL and Traditional Study

Two pathways that use the same RTO competency standards.

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RPL pathway
Traditional study
Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Transparency and compliance

Everything You Need to Know Before Enrolling

Fees, timeframes, the delivering RTO, and any qualification-specific conditions are confirmed before you make an enrolment decision.

Fees

Pricing is confirmed before you commit

You will receive a detailed, personalised quote before enrolment. It includes the total fee, payment terms, and the name of the delivering RTO.

Indicative timeframes

What affects your timeline

Based on our experience, the majority of RPL candidates receive their qualification within 4 to 6 weeks of their complete evidence portfolio being submitted to the RTO. Individual timeframes vary.

What RPL It supports

  • Guidance through evidence gathering
  • Preparing a complete portfolio for submission
  • Following up on your behalf

What the RTO controls

  • Assessment workload and evaluation timeline
  • Requests for more evidence or gap training
  • The qualification issuance process
Awarded by

Delivering Registered Training Organisations

The current database lists the following active partner RTOs for this qualification. The delivering RTO is confirmed before enrolment.

Roles and responsibilities

RPL It supports the pathway; the RTO makes the decision

RPL It Australia

  • Preliminary skills review or interest registration
  • Evidence gathering guidance
  • Student support and pathway information

Delivering RTO

  • Formal assessment by qualified assessors
  • Competency and gap-training decisions
  • Qualification issuance and assessment appeals
Free Skills Review

Start Your Free Skills Review for SIT60122

Tell us about your background and we will provide a free preliminary review of your experience against the Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management.

  • Preliminary review of your experience against SIT60122
  • Guidance on whether an RPL pathway may suit your background
  • No commitment or guaranteed assessment outcome
  • Formal assessment and qualification issuance remain with the RTO

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How do I get started with RPL for this qualification?+
The process begins with a free skills review where we map your management experience against the qualification requirements. If you are well-positioned, we will guide you in compiling an evidence portfolio for formal assessment by a qualified assessor from our partner RTO.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?+
Yes, the qualification issued through RPL is identical to one earned through classroom study. It is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and carries the same weight with employers and industry bodies.
How long does the process typically take?+
Most candidates complete the process within 4 to 6 weeks once their evidence portfolio has been submitted to the RTO for assessment. The initial gathering of documentation depends on your availability, but we provide a dedicated guide to keep things moving.
What kind of evidence do I need to provide for a senior management qualification?+
Evidence typically includes strategic business plans, operational budgets, marketing strategies, and records of high-level decision-making. Your consultant will help you identify existing documents from your work history that demonstrate your competency.
Can I use my experience running a travel agency or tour company?+
Absolutely. If you have been responsible for the strategic direction, financial management, and operational coordination of a travel or tourism business, that experience is highly relevant for this Advanced Diploma.
Do I need to hold a lower-level qualification first?+
No, there are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Your eligibility is based entirely on your current senior management experience and your ability to demonstrate competency across the required units of the training package.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one obtained through full-time study?+
Yes. RPL is a legitimate form of assessment within the Australian VET system. The qualification issued is identical to one obtained through any other mode of delivery and is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Who assesses my evidence?+
Your evidence is assessed by a qualified assessor employed or contracted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation (RTO), not by RPL It. The assessor holds the credentials required under the 2025 Standards for RTOs and has current industry experience.
What if gaps are identified in my skills?+
If the assessor identifies areas where your evidence does not fully demonstrate competency, the RTO can provide gap training. The RTO will discuss any associated requirements or costs with you if this becomes necessary. Gap training is targeted to the specific areas identified and is designed to help you meet the full requirements of the qualification.
What if I don’t have enough experience for RPL?+
If the initial skills review indicates that RPL is not suitable for you at this time, we’ll let you know honestly and discuss alternative options. We would rather direct you to the right pathway than enrol you in a process that won’t lead to a successful outcome.
How long does the RPL process take?+
Based on our experience, the majority of RPL candidates receive their qualification within 4 to 6 weeks of their complete evidence portfolio being submitted to the RTO. This is an average based on past outcomes, not a guarantee. Factors include qualification complexity, evidence completeness, whether gap training is required, and the RTO's current assessment capacity.
Can I do this from outside Australia?+
This depends on the specific qualification. Many qualifications are based on Australian codes, standards, and legislation, and some require access to an Australian workplace for assessment. If you are based outside Australia, please contact us to discuss whether RPL is feasible for your circumstances.
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Turn Your Hospitality & Tourism Experience Into Evidence

Start a free preliminary review for Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management. The delivering RTO makes every formal assessment decision.

This is a preliminary discussion, not a formal assessment or a guarantee of outcome. RPL It Australia does not issue qualifications.