How to become Tourist information centre assistant
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- volunteering
- applying directly
College
You could take a college course to learn some of the skills and knowledge needed in this job, for example:
- customer service in leisure, travel and tourism
- travel and tourism
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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Volunteering
Local visitor information centres, national parks, museums and sites of cultural and historical interest often have volunteering opportunities for information assistants. This can be a good way to get experience in the tourism industry.
Direct Application
You can apply directly for jobs. There are no set entry requirements but it can help if you have:
- a good knowledge of the local area and its visitor attractions and facilities
- customer service experience
- GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C)
Further information
You can find out more about the tourism industry from Visit England.