IATA-UFTAA - Diploma in Travel and Tourism Consultant
Course
In Ealing
Description
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Ealing
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Duration
1 Year
Handle all major aspects of the travel agency business. Give accurate advice to clients on major tourist destinations. Produce customised and international inclusive tours. Sell international business, incentive and conference travels arrangements. Apply advanced IATA fare construction principles and complete appropriate tickets and other documents for all types of international journeys. Familiarise yourself with common national requirements, IATA's Regulations and the role of the National Travel Agents Associations. Suitable for: the counter and ticketing staff of travel agencies but is also useful to sales and reservation staff of airlines, airport handling companies and tour operators.
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Subjects
- Tourism
Course programme
Introduction
The Travel Consultant course is the second of the four levels. By studying this course and successfully completing the examination, you will achieve the IATA/UFTAA international Travel and Tourism qualification and be able to use the letters 'DTTC' (Diploma in Travel and Tourism Consulting) after your name. The combination of the Consultant course and the GDS Proficiency Certificate entitles you to the IATA/UFTAA International Travel and Tourism Advanced Consultant Diploma - this Diploma marks a level of skills and knowledge valued in the market place as a competent and business-minded travel professional. The Consultant course will assist you to understand more complex operations, as well as the consultative approach to selling travel and tourism.
COURSE CONTENT
ENVIRONMENT
- Geography in Travel Planning 2
PRODUCTS
- Land Transport - Rail 2
- Land Transport - Bus and Coach
- Accommodation (other than hotels)
- Water Transport - Cruises and Private Charter
- Tour Packages 2
SUPPORT SERVICES
- Law and Regulations 1
- Selling Skills
AIR FARES AND TICKETING
- Air Fares and Ticketing 2
Mode of Study
Courses are conducted on a full and part time basis
Course Commencement
Courses commence in September, January, April and July
Examinations
Exams leading to the IATA/UFTAA FOUNDATION qualification are held in March and September each year.
Progression
Students completing the Consultant Diploma have an opportunity to study for Management and Senior Management qualifications offered by IATA. These courses prepare you for higher level responsibilities such as accounting, staff supervision, negotiations and product development.
On Completion of the course the successful participant will be able to:- Handle all major aspects of the travel agency business.
- Give accurate advice to clients on major tourist destinations.
- Produce customised and international inclusive tours.
- Sell international business, incentive and conference travels arrangements.
- Apply advanced IATA fare construction principles and complete appropriate tickets and other documents for all types of international journeys.
- Familiarise yourself with common national requirements, IATA's Regulations and the role of the National Travel Agents Associations.
- Learn effective selling skills.
- Construct complex fares and routings, issue and re-issue tickets and understand the Billing and Settlement System to give your travel operation distinct sales advantage.
IATA-UFTAA - Diploma in Travel and Tourism Consultant