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Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture)
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SIT10122
You have spent time sharing the stories and traditions of your community with visitors and guests. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a pathway for this lived expertise to be formally recognised. Register your interest today to be notified when this qualification becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who participate in a range of routine and predictable tourism work activities. They work under close supervision and are given clear directions to complete tasks. This qualification provides a pathway to work in a range of job roles in the tourism industry in organisations with an Australian Indigenous focus. These include tour operators or operators of a site, cultural or heritage centre. Individuals may have a very specific role, as an Australian Indigenous person or other individual approved of by local elders to share aspects of their culture with visitors in a formal or informal way. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
SIT10122
Training Package
SIT — Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate I
Total Units
6 (2 core + 4 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Indigenous Storyteller | Sharing knowledge, values, and historical information with visitors to connect them with the land and community. |
| Indigenous Cultural Centre Guide | Assisting visitors within Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural centres with information and sales. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
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What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Resume or work history showing experience in tourism or cultural centres
- ✓Position descriptions for storytelling or guiding roles
- ✓Reference letters from community elders or tour operators
Cultural Interpretation
- ✓Video recordings of cultural presentations or storytelling sessions
- ✓Visitor feedback or testimonials regarding cultural insights shared
- ✓Materials or brochures used to interpret local Indigenous culture
Workplace Safety & Operations
- ✓WHS induction records and site safety checklists
- ✓Evidence of following hygienic practices for food or site maintenance
- ✓Records of participation in sustainable work practices
Communication & Technology
- ✓Evidence of using digital devices for workplace tasks or bookings
- ✓Customer service records and visitor assistance logs
- ✓Examples of workplace communication and teamwork
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.
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