The Travel Training Programme

The Travel Training Programme is one of the largest and most comprehensive training schemes in the country. Constantly updated to meet the needs of a dynamic industry, it is now so popular that many companies from all sectors of the travel and tourism industry recruit and train new staff exclusively through this programme.

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Is there a cost?

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Who is it for?

The programme offers school leavers and other young people the opportunity to successfully undertake a structured training programme to industry defined standards whilst in employment. It offers you, the employer, the reassurance of a proficient and well managed programme delivered to your junior staff member by the leading travel training provider.

Usually participants are under 19 years old when they start the programme, however in some regions we are able to take people up to age 24. Existing staff members of the right age may also be eligible. We will need to confirm this on an individual basis.

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Which Qualification is Awarded?

Participants study for one of the travel industry's Vocational Qualifications (NVQ's in England, Wales & Northern Ireland and SVQ's in Scotland) in Travel Services, Customer Service, Telesales or Business Administration, whichever is appropriate to your business.

NVQ/SVQ's provide highly relevant training to industry-defined standards. Coaching in the workplace ensures that systems are understood and skills developed. Although there may be some written testing, assessment is ongoing and is based on the candidate's ability to do the job.

The programme is flexible enough to support your business needs whilst providing your young employee with both the right hands-on skills and a nationally recognised qualification.

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What is covered during the programme?

The programme is designed to provide up-to-date, ready to use skills in the following areas: Package and Independent Holidays, Transportation, Customer Care and Sales, Worldwide Travel Geography, Visas and Insurance, Car Hire, Ancillary Products, Travel Promotions and Business Administration.

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How is it organised?

The Travel Training Programme covers the VQ's syllabus with a mix of modern self-study materials, industry workshops, assessment and monitoring visits.

Specialist industry workshops, often sponsored by one of the industry's principals, are offered through the year and are delivered regionally in small groups.

Monitoring and assessment visits are organised during the programme and personalised support is offered both to participants and their employers.

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Support and recruitment

Travel Training Programme Assessors monitor and assess the progress of participants and support their managers. They can even help with recruitment. Team members are regionally based. Please call 01483 727321 or e-mail ttp@ttctraining.co.uk to make initial contact with the Adviser responsible for your area.

We are able to provide, without any obligation, details from our national database of young people who want to join the travel and tourism industry. This way, we can supply you with a list of local applicants to interview.

We have also prepared a special recruitment pack which contains useful information to help you select the right junior employee and make this important decision a smoother process. These services are free of charge.

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Procedure

TTC Training maintains a database of young people seeking jobs in the travel industry. Names are frequently added and the job seeker is not charged for this service.

The employer wishing to recruit staff contacts TTC Training. A database search is performed and all results for the specified area are sent to the recruiter. There is no fee for this service. Additionally, employers can advertise their trainee vacancies on our website.

The employer makes contact directly with the job seeker and selects a suitable employee. A contract of employment is agreed, the new member of staff is enroled onto the Travel Training Programme and studies whilst working for his or her new company. The employer pays a wage to the staff member but the Travel Training Programme is provided free of charge.

If you are an employer about to recruit a new member of staff, call TTC Training on 01483 727321 or e-mail ttp@ttctraining.co.uk and ask for a database search to be made for your area or complete the Registration Form. There is no charge for this service.

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Your Questions Answered

"What qualifications will my trainee achieve?"

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) or Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) appropriate to your organisation, location and your learner's job role.

"What is the difference between a Foundation Apprenticeship and an Advanced Apprenticeship'

An Advanced Apprenticeship is a two year training programme, with learners working towards their N/SVQ 2 qualification in the first year and N/SVQ 3 in the second.
An Apprenticeship is a one year programme to achieve N/SVQ 2.
Your junior employee's ability, together with your business mix, will determine the most appropriate type of programme.

"Do we need an Industrial Tutor?"

Yes - this person takes day to day responsibility for your trainee's progress, both in the workplace and by taking interest in their off the job training.

What are 'Key Skills' (or Core Skills in Scotland)?

As well as Travel Training, we do not forget the level of essential skills that your trainee needs in areas such as information technology, communication, numeracy and team work.

"What does The Travel Training Programme cost?"

At the current time TTC Training is able to provide all the training and support materials free of charge. You are responsible for paying the young person's training allowance and travel expenses.

"Why will I need a Health and Safety visit?"

All employers must comply with Health and Safety Legislation. TTC Training Assessors are trained to be able to assist you to meet your legal requirements.

"When can I recruit a trainee?"

Whenever you want to, as the Travel Training Programme is a flexible programme.

If you have any further questions, please e-mail them to ttp@ttctraining.co.uk.

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