You could do a Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
Travel agents book and plan business and leisure travel for customers.
£14,000 Starter
to£40,000 Experienced
37 to 40 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on a rota
You can get into this job through:
You could do a Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism.
You'll usually need:
You could do a travel consultant advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You can start as a trainee travel agent and receive on-the-job training from your employer.
There are no set entry requirements, but a good general standard of education is expected. Some employers may ask for English and maths GCSEs or equivalent. Good geographical knowledge will also be helpful.
It may help if you have customer service experience and can speak a second language.
You can find out more about careers in travel from the Institute of Travel & Tourism.
You'll need:
In this role you could:
You could work in a contact centre or at a store.
You may need to wear a uniform.
With training and experience, there may be opportunities to progress into senior roles like:
You could also move into other roles in the travel sector, like tour operating.
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