Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SITXCCS001B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide visitor information

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SITXCCS001B - Provide visitor information
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide visitors with general information about a local area.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to frontline service personnel working in a range of tourism, hospitality, entertainment and cultural sectors who routinely respond to requests for general visitor information.The unit reflects a context where information provision is fairly general in nature or where it is not the primary job role. For example, this unit might apply to individuals working in restaurants, hotels, wineries, attractions and entertainment venues, or to a volunteer in a visitor information centre who may not be expected to respond to requests for more complex or detailed Australian destination information. It might also include information on the venue in which the person works, e.g. products and services within a large theme park, attraction, cultural venue, winery or resort complex. The unit SITTTSL004A Source and provide Australian destination information and advice, is more relevant to people working in jobs where the provision of destination information is a primary focus, e.g. travel consultants and visitor information officers.A person undertaking this role works under supervision and guidance from others.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field Client and Customer Service
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Access and update visitor information.
  • Identify and access appropriate sources ofvisitor information.
  • Incorporate information into day-to-day working activities to support quality of service and standards within the organisation.
  • Share information with colleagues to support the efficiency and quality of service.
  • Identify and use opportunities to update and maintain local knowledge.
       
Element: Provide information.
  • Proactively identify information and assistance needs of different customers, including those with special needs.
  • Provide accurate and unbiased information in a clear, concise, courteous and culturally appropriate manner.
  • Where appropriate, assist or instruct visitors in the use of equipment and facilities or refer to relevant colleagues.
  • Consider health and safety requirements when providing information and assistance.
  • Promote internal products and services using appropriate customer service skills.
       
Element: Seek feedback on services.
  • Proactively seek feedback on services from visitors.
  • Observe visitor behaviour to inform future service developments and correctly follow procedures for any formal customer evaluation.
  • Provide information on visitor feedback to relevant colleagues.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

ability to source accurate and current information on the local area

general knowledge of the local area sufficient to answer commonly asked customer questions relevant to job role

demonstration of skills on multiple occasions or in response to multiple requests reflecting breadth of knowledge and ability to respond to different situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

interaction with others in the provision of information to demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills

use of current local area information.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

project to research visitor information for the organisation or local area

direct observation of the candidate using local knowledge to answer customer questions

oral or written questions to assess knowledge of local information and information sources

role-play to provide information for variety of different customers

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:

communication and interpersonal skills to interact in a friendly and courteous way with customers

basic research skills to source information on a predictable range of customer requests

literacy skills to understand, interpret and orally communicate local information and promotional material.

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:

sources of information for organisation and local area knowledge

general knowledge of organisation, local attractions and events, transport options and general visitor facilities, including shopping, currency exchanges, post offices, banks and emergency services (the focus of this knowledge will vary according to organisational needs)

understanding of the need to provide advice in an unbiased and ethical manner

available sources of advice and referral for more complex requests

safety and emergency procedures for visitors, colleagues and self

sources of customers in the relevant industry context.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.

Sources of visitor information may include:

brochures

timetables

local visitor guides

library and local council

local people including local identities with specialised knowledge

winemakers and other wine experts

organisation information

room directories

maps

internet.

Visitor information must include:

organisation-specific information

local transport options

local attractions and events

general visitor facilities, including shopping locations, currency exchanges, post offices, banks and emergency services

specific shopping details, including local markets

accommodation options

restaurants, cafes and other dining venues

other facilities and services such as hairdressers, dentists and travel agencies

theatres and entertainment venues

sporting facilities

tours, local outings and trips

travelling routes

weather conditions.

Opportunities to update and maintain local knowledge may include:

talking and listening to colleagues and customers

participating in local familiarisation tours

visiting the local information centre

personal observation or exploration

watching television, videos and films

listening to radio

reading local newspapers, staff noticeboards, leaflets, brochures and internal newsletters

attending team meetings.

Culturally appropriate manner may involve:

using gestures

using simple words in English or other person's language

providing written material

avoiding eye contact

providing information in different formats to suit the individual.

Internal products and services may include:

restaurant products

accommodation

products made by the organisation (e.g. wine, food)

tours

general retail products (e.g. souvenirs).

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and access appropriate sources ofvisitor information. 
Incorporate information into day-to-day working activities to support quality of service and standards within the organisation. 
Share information with colleagues to support the efficiency and quality of service. 
Identify and use opportunities to update and maintain local knowledge. 
Proactively identify information and assistance needs of different customers, including those with special needs. 
Provide accurate and unbiased information in a clear, concise, courteous and culturally appropriate manner. 
Where appropriate, assist or instruct visitors in the use of equipment and facilities or refer to relevant colleagues. 
Consider health and safety requirements when providing information and assistance. 
Promote internal products and services using appropriate customer service skills. 
Proactively seek feedback on services from visitors. 
Observe visitor behaviour to inform future service developments and correctly follow procedures for any formal customer evaluation. 
Provide information on visitor feedback to relevant colleagues. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SITXCCS001B - Provide visitor information
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:


Assessment Record Sheet

SITXCCS001B - Provide visitor information

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: