The Tourism, Travel and Visitor Services Industry Reference Group supports the development of skills and training that underpin Queensland’s tourism and visitor economy. The group brings together industry representatives, employers and peak bodies to provide practical insights into workforce needs, emerging trends and future skills requirements.
How does the Industry Reference Group contribute?
By providing industry insights on workforce needs, trends and future skills
Help shape relevant, industry-led training aligned with workforce demand
Skills development across travel, guiding and marine services
Relevant qualifications
The work of the reference group focuses on nationally recognised qualifications across tourism operations, marine-based tourism, guiding, travel and tourism management, from entry-level pathways to advanced management qualifications. This industry-informed approach helps build a capable, adaptable and visitor-focused workforce for Queensland’s tourism and travel sector.
SIT10122 Certificate I in Tourism
SIT20125 Certificate II in Tourism
SIT30125 Certificate III in Tourism
SIT30322 Certificate III in Guiding
SIT40222 Certificate IV in Guiding
SIT40125 Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism
SIT50122 Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
SIT60122 Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
MAR10224 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand)
MAR10424 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain – Near Coastal Grade 2)
MAR20324 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain – Near Coastal Grade 1)
MAR20424 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain – Near Coastal Grade 3)
MAR30924 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 Metres)
MAR30824 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver – Near Coastal Grade 2)
MAR40224 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver – Near Coastal Grade 1)
MAR40324 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master <45m Near Coastal)
Meet the Reference Group
Mike Dalley, Managing Director | Astrolomy
Andrew Fielding, Chief Executive Officer | Boating Industry Association
Jean Summers, Director of Human Resources | Clean Cruising
Chris Osborne, Group Director of Sales | Coast Entertainment Group
Benita Frost, Manager | Dunwich Apartments
Cameron Boyd, General Manager | Flight Centre
Ollie Heales, Director | Funtastic Cruises and Keppel Dive and Water Sports
Dom Courtney, Executive Officer | Outdoors Queensland
Peter Homan, Chief Executive Officer | Queensland Country
Corey Richards, Deputy Director of Community and Business Development | Quilpie Shire Council
Kyle Simpson, National Marine Training and Development Manager | SeaLink
Anthony Wynne-Hoelscher, Industry Development Manager | Tourism Noosa
Upcoming Meetings
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Thursday 26 March
Thursday 25 June
Thursday 24 September
Get in touch
If you would like to learn more about the program, please email kathryn.moody@qtic.com.au or phone (07) 3236 1445.
The Industry Skills and Jobs Advisor program is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.
