Certificate II in Holiday Parks and Resorts

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a defined range of technical skills. Work would be undertaken in a front office, housekeeping or grounds maintenance environment.

The qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks, using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context. They work under direct supervision. For example, an individual might be required to:

perform basic office duties such as collating, filing, photocopying or delivering messages

perform general clerical duties such as typing, basic data entry, calculation functions and accounting

take reservations or action as a receptionist and cashier

service and clean accommodation

perform routine repair work and maintenance and other general duties such as pool and garden care (not as a qualified tradesperson)

The qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Job roles

This qualification is very flexible and is designed to support a broad range of job roles in holiday parks.

Possible job titles include:

Office assistant

Housekeeping assistant

Junior handyperson

Prerequisite requirements

There are no prerequisites for entry to this qualification.


Subjects

QUALIFICATION RULES

To achieve a Certificate II in Holiday Parks and Resorts, 11 units must be completed:

all 4 core units

7 elective units:

a minimum of 5 elective units must be selected from the list below

the remaining 2 elective units may be selected from this or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

In all cases, electives must be relevant to the job outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

CORE UNITS

add topic SITTHPR301B

Plan and organise daily work

add topic SITXCOM001A

Work with colleagues and customers

add topic SITXOHS001B

Follow health safety and security procedures

Plus

add topic SITHIND001B

Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge

Or

add topic SITTIND001B

Develop and update tourism industry knowledge

Or

add topic SITTIND202B

Develop and update caravan industry knowledge

ELECTIVE UNITS

Accommodation Services

add topic SITHACS001B

Provide accommodation reception services

add topic SITHACS004B

Provide housekeeping services to guests

add topic SITHACS005B

Prepare rooms for guests

Administration

add topic SITXADM001A

Perform office procedures

add topic SITXADM002A

Source and present information

Building and Grounds Maintenance

add topic MEM18001C

Use hand tools

add topic MEM18002B

Use power tools/hand held operations

add topic RIISAM204A

Operate small plant and equipment

add topic SIFBGM001A

Provide general grounds care

add topic SIFBGM002A

Maintain property and structures

add topic SRCAQU001B

Monitor pool water quality

Client and Customer Service

add topic SITXCCS001B

Provide visitor information

add topic SIRXCCS001A

Apply point-of-sale handling procedures

Communication and Teamwork

add topic SITXCOM002A

Work in a socially diverse environment

Computer Operations and ICT Management

add topic BSBITU102A

Develop keyboard skills

add topic BSBITU201A

Produce simple word processed documents

add topic BSBWOR204A

Use business technology

Environmental Sustainability

add topic SITXENV001A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Finance

add topic SITXFIN001A

Process financial transactions

First Aid

add topic HLTFA301B

Apply first aid

Food and Beverage

add topic SITHFAB009A

Provide responsible service of alcohol

add topic SITHFAB010C

Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages

add topic SITHFAB011A

Develop and update food and beverage knowledge

add topic SITHFAB012B

Prepare and serve espresso coffee

Inventory

add topic SITXINV001A

Receive and store stock

Occupational Health and Safety

add topic SITXOHS002A

Follow workplace hygiene procedures

Risk Management and Security

add topic SIRXRSK001A

Minimise theft

Sales

add topic SIRXSLS001A

Sell products and services

add topic SIRXSLS002A

Advise on products and services

Tourism Sales and Operations

add topic SITTTSL001A

Operate an online information system

add topic SITTTSL002A

Access and interpret product information

add topic SITTTSL004A

Source and provide Australian destination information and advice

add topic SITTTSL007B

Receive and process reservations

add topic SITTTSL009B

Process travel-related documentation

Examples of elective units relevant to specific job outcomes and contexts at this level are as follows:

Front Office

add topic BSBITU102A Develop keyboard skills

add topic BSBITU201A Produce simple word processed documents

add topic BSBWOR204A Use business technology

add topic SIRXCCS001A Apply point-of-sale handling procedures

add topic SIRXRSK001A Minimise theft

add topic SITHACS001B Provide accommodation reception services

add topic SITTTSL001A Operate an online information system

add topic SITTTSL002A Access and interpret product information

add topic SITTTSL004A Source and provide Australian destination information and advice

add topic SITTTSL007B Receive and process reservations

add topic SITTTSL009B Process travel-related documentation

add topic SITXCOM004A Communicate on the telephone

add topic SITXADM001A Perform office procedures

add topic SITXADM002A Source and present information

add topic SITXCCS001B Provide visitor information

add topic SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment

add topic SITXENV001A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic SITXFIN001A Process financial transactions

add topic SITXINV001A Receive and store stock

Housekeeping

add topic HLTFA301B Apply first aid

add topic SITHACS004B Provide housekeeping services to guests

add topic SITHACS005B Prepare rooms for guests

add topic SITHACS006B Clean premises and equipment

add topic SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment

add topic SITXENV001A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic SITXINV001A Receive and store stock

add topic SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures

Grounds Maintenance

add topic HLTFA301B Apply first aid

add topic MEM18001C Use hand tools

add topic MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations

add topic RIISAM204A Operate small plant and equipment

add topic SIFBGM001A Provide general grounds care

add topic SIFBGM002A Maintain property and structures

add topic SITXENV001A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic SRCAQU001B Monitor pool water quality

add topic TLIB307C Carry out vehicle servicing and maintenance

Users may select electives from any of the three areas and other training packages to create a multi-skilled outcome.


Pathways...

    Not applicable.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

SUMMARY

SIT20509 Certificate II in Holiday Parks and Resorts

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the tourism industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Communicating with colleagues, supervisors and suppliers in a courteous manner; interacting with customers in a positive way; interpreting verbal and written information on customer requirements or technical work requirements; providing clear and accurate verbal and written information to others.

Teamwork

Working as a team member, taking instructions from others and understanding own role in servicing the needs of the customer; supporting other team members in work activities.

Problem solving

Identifying and clarifying the extent of problems and requesting assistance from team members, supervisors, or others in solving operational details; using predetermined policies and procedures to guide solutions to customer or operational problems.

Initiative and enterprise

Identifying and discussing better ways of doing things.

Planning and organising

Organising day to day work activities; collecting and organising information to assist with work activities coordination of sales and operational activities; using appropriate predetermined policies and procedures to guide work activities.

Self-management

Understanding and complying with the legal responsibilities that applies to own work role; knowing own job role and responsibilities; seeking feedback and guidance from supervisors on success in coordinating activities.

Learning

Knowing the structure of networks within and sources of new information on the industry to enable the sourcing of ongoing learning opportunities; proactively seeking and sharing information with colleagues.

Technology

Understanding the operating capability of, selecting and using work technologies; correctly using equipment to ensure personal safety in the workplace.

Due to the high proportion of electives required by this qualification, the industry/enterprise requirements described above for each employability skill are representative of the tourism industry in general and may not reflect specific job roles. Learning and assessment strategies for this qualification should be based on the requirements of the units of competency for this qualification.