Access to Island Tourism and Tourist Guiding

Course description

This exciting access course includes lectures, tutorials, e-learning, private study and assignments. The course is based on the NPA award and will provide the theoretical knowledge requirements to access the Tourist Guiding Industry in the Islands.The course is based on the NPA awards and will provide the theoretical knowledge required to access the Tourist Guiding Industry in the Islands.The 18-week course includes area-specific subjects and will include theoretical core knowledge units on General Heritage, Human History and Culture of the Islands, the Environment, Natural History and Sustainability, Economics and Contemporary life. 

Learning outcome

Possible areas of employment include: Airports Airlines Shipping, ferry and cruise companies Car rental firms, coach companies Tourist boards, tourist information centres Visitor attractions Guiding Accommodation providers Travel agencies and Tour operating firms (domestic, inbound and outbound)The potential income generation potential for tour guides can be found here.