Course: Certificate in Tour Guiding
Faculty: London Hotel & Tourism School
Start: 29 September 2012
Duration: 5 Saturdays
Hours : 10.00-16.00
Contact Us: admissions@hteschools.com
Course Aim
To provide the skills and knowledge required for professional tour guiding.
Ideal For
A professional tourism course ideal for those:
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wishing to gain skills and knowledge to become a tour guide
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already in the industry and wishing to progress and add formal qualifications to their CV or portfolio
- with overseas experience or qualifications wishing to add a UK qualification to their CV or portfolio
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Minimum Age of 18
- Competent English Language Skills
Course Benefits
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Part time courses provide an ideal opportunity to study with other students interested in tour guiding
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Lecturers are travel and tourism industry professionals with recent and relevant travel and tourism industry experience
- Study with travel and tourism education specialists
Qualification Details
Qualification: Certificate in Tour Guiding
Level: 2
Awarded By: London Hotel & Tourism School
Assessment
70% Attendance is required
Plus
Successful completion of the Course Assignment - due in one month after course completion. Assignment Pass Mark is 70%
Course Content Includes
Introduction to the Travel and Tourism Industry
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The Travel & Tourism Sector
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Tour Guide Organizations & Associations
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Tour Guiding Working Conditions & Work Ethics
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Roles & Career Paths in Tour Guiding
Tour Guiding
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Arrivals & Departures
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Developing Local/Regional Knowledge
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Tour Guiding Responsibilities
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Handling Tourist Information Requests
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Presentation Skills
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Leading Groups
- Coach Tours
- Walking Tours
Tour Management
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Tour Group Management
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Coach & Air Group Management
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Group Dynamics
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Transport & Hotel Procedures
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Camping Sites & Hostel Procedures
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Passport/Visa/Currency Procedures
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Selling Excursions & Services
- Dealing with Emergencies
Cultural Awareness
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Defining Cultural Awareness
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Implications for the Travel & Tourism Industry
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Dangers of Cultural Stereotyping
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Language and Communication
- Avoiding Cross-Cultural Misunderstandings
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