holiday rep courses

Holiday Rep Courses

The biggest problem that tour operators face is people applying to be a holiday rep that have little or no knowledge of the challenges associated with the job they have applied for. Therefore, several organizations and colleges have recognized this problem and created courses for aspiring holiday reps to sign up for and complete.

The Holiday Rep Ticket Diploma

This allows you to complete a home study course which includes everything you need to know about becoming a holiday rep with numerous tour operators. Another added bonus is that the tour operators have made an important contribution into the material that is included in the course.

Thus, you receive all the relevant information associated with being a holiday rep and also the recruitment process that most tour operators adopt. The Holiday Rep Ticket Diploma also guarantee that by completing this course that you will be given an interview with a leading tour operator for example, Cosmos!

This course costs £75 and can be paid in £25 installments if you wish. Also, if you apply to complete the course on line you will receive a 10% discount.

There are also many colleges throughout the UK that provide you with the opportunity to prepare for working as a holiday representative overseas. To attend one of these courses you normally do not need any previous qualifications but will need to attend an interview at the college and show your enthusiasm to travel and provide excellent customer service.

Diploma in Overseas Resort Rep (BTEC)

This is a full time course for one year and covers topics related to travel and tourism such as communicating and caring for customers. It is available in numerous colleges throughout the UK.

National Diploma in Travel and Tourism (BTEC)

This is a full time college course for two years and covers various topics such as marketing in travel and tourism, air fares and ticketing and customer service.

Also it is important to remember that some colleges actually work in association with specific tour operators and will guarantee you an interview with the tour operator once you complete the course. For example, Lewisham College work in association with My Travel.

These college courses vary in price but most of them include a registration fee, course fee and examination fee which could come to over £500 unless you are under 19. Therefore, it is important to look around and make sure that the course is right for you.

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