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Q: Do I need previous guiding or tourism experience?
No. This qualification is open to all and no specific prior educational experience, knowledge, or attainment is needed. However you may benefit if you already work in an occupation where you are occasionally required to make announcements or brief presentations, or speak another language. See Languages
An interest in the arts, history or other related subjects such as architecture is beneficial, but no qualification is essential. Enthusiasm, curiosity and a lively interest in people are fundamental characteristics.
Q: What does the training entail?
The Institute accredited course is quite demanding, with 80-100 contact hours (time attending lectures or practical sessions on site) and in addition some 180 hours of private study.
Courses are usually run when there is a demand for guides in a particular area, by local and regional tourist bodies or colleges and institutions. They are part-time, with evening lectures and practical training at weekends, so you can qualify while still doing a full-time job.
On completion you will be assessed with one written and two practical examinations. You will also be tested on your ability to plan a tour on foot to meet the particular needs of a given group of visitors. See Examinations
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