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Courses, Qualifications and Publications

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Air Fares and Ticketing Course (Passport into Air) is a professional qualification with Levels 1 & 2 being recognised and approved by the International Air Transport Association in the UK. Available at Foundation Level, Level 1 and Level 2. The course can be undertaken by enrolling with one of our partner colleges.

ABTA Travel Agents Certificate (ABTAC).Now known as the Certificate in Travel (Travel Agents), this is the standard examination based qualification for travel agents, accepted by large organisations and independents as demonstration of the competence levels they expect from their frontline staff. Participants can study by registering with one of our partner colleges. The course is available at Primary and Advanced levels, now known as Level 2 and Level 3.

ABTA Tour Operators Certificate (ABTOC). Now known as the Certificate in Travel (Tour Operators), this is the standard examination based qualification for tour operators. It is designed to test the knowledge, understanding and many of the skills required by a tour operator. Available at Primary and Advanced levels, now known as Level 2 and Level 3.

ATOC (Association of Train Operating Companies) Quality of Service Course is a two day course and examination covering fares, timetables, reservations and ticketing. The course is a valuable addition to career development as each agency wishing to qualify as a sales agent for Railways of Britain services must have at least two members of staff in possession of the certificate. Separate ELGAR Training Courses are available for booking GB rail services on Global Distribution Systems.

Career in Travel The Travel Training Programme is one of the largest and most comprehensive Apprenticeship training schemes in the country, leading to a nationally recognised qualification. Many companies from all sectors of the travel and tourism industry recruit and train new staff exclusively through this programme, the scheme being free to the employer. To see if any employers have already expressed an interest in finding a Travel Training Programme trainee in your area click here and follow the simple instructions.

Certificate in Travel (Tour Operators) previously known as ABTA Tour Operators Certificate (ABTOC) is the standard examination based qualification for tour operators. It is designed to test the knowledge, understanding and many of the skills required by a tour operator. Available at Primary and Advanced levels, now known as Level 2 and Level 3.

Certificate in Travel (Travel Agents) previously known as ABTA Travel Agents Certificate (ABTAC) is the standard examination based qualification for travel agents, accepted by large organisations and independents as demonstration of the competence levels they expect from their frontline staff. Participants can study or by registering with one of our partner colleges. The course is available at Primary and Advanced levels, now known as Level 2 and Level 3.

ELGAR Training Courses Half day, one day and two day courses for booking GB rail services on Global Distribution Systems.

Explorer Explorer contains the core syllabus material for candidates working towards achieving either ABTAC (ABTA Travel Agents Certificate) or ABTOC (ABTA Tour Operators Certificate) at both primary and advanced levels. In addition Explorer can be used when studying for the Travel Geography Certificate at all three levels.

Passport into Air is a professional qualification with Levels 1 & 2 being recognised and approved by the International Air Transport Association in the UK. Available at Foundation Level, Level 1 and Level 2. The course can be undertaken by enrolling with one of our partner colleges.

Railways of Britain Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) Quality of Service course is a two day course and examination covering fares, timetables, reservations and ticketing. The course is a valuable addition to career development as each agency wishing to qualify as a sales agent for Railways of Britain services must have at least two members of staff in possession of the certificate. Separate ELGAR Training Courses are available for booking GB rail services on Global Distribution Systems.

Travel Destinations A travel industry-recognised qualification available at three levels covering major tourist destinations and worldwide locational geography and general tourist information.

Travel Geography CD-ROM Visually stunning and interactive, this training programme examines Global Topics, Tourist Options and more than 30 European Countries in detail. Only £79.00 plus VAT for the complete two-disc set. Licensing arrangements available.

Travel Training Programme One of the largest and most comprehensive Apprenticeship training schemes in the country, leading to a nationally recognised qualification. Many companies from all sectors of the travel and tourism industry recruit and train new staff exclusively through this programme, the scheme being free to the employer. To see if any employers have already expressed an interest in finding a Travel Training Programme trainee in your area click here and follow the simple instructions.

Vocational Qualification Programmes National and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (NVQ/SVQ) in Customer Service, Travel Services, Telesales or Business Administration. NVQs and SVQs, besides being the basis of The Travel Training Programme, are also ideal for experienced staff.