Field          Service Sector

 

Review of Tourism unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Tourism

Travel

3749, 9725-9727

Visitor Services

12317

 

The Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          October 2010

 

Summary

 

The Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation consulted with industry and training providers during the review of the unit standards.

 

The review revealed that the unit standards had not been used since 2002, and industry did not express a need to retain these standards.

 

Main changes

 

All five unit standards were designated expiring and will not be replaced as they were no longer fit for purpose or required by industry.

 

Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2012

 

Key to review category

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Service Sector > Tourism > Travel

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

3749

Control capacity and yield in air travel

5

4

D

9725

Organise preparation and verification systems for travel and Inland Revenue returns

5

4

D

9726

Complete advanced fare construction and ticketing of mileage system airfares

5

4

D

9727

Apply the principles and techniques of commercial negotiation in a travel industry environment

6

8

D

 

Service Sector > Tourism > Visitor Services

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

12317

Guide visitors through a high rise tourist attraction

3

6

D