6212 — Travel agents
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What this occupation covers
Travel agents advise travellers upon travel arrangements, make bookings and receive payment for travel arrangements made.
Typical duties
discusses client requirements and shows brochures containing suitable packages
establishes availability with tour operators and makes bookings
consults travel time-tables, books travel tickets and accommodation
handles cash, debit and credit card payment
informs client of any changes in travel arrangements
advises on issues of currency, passports, visa requirements, insurance, car hire, vaccinations and other health precautions
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements, although many employers require entrants to possess GCSEs/S grades. Off and on-the-job training is usually available. NVQs/SVQs in travel services at levels 2 and 3, BTEC, apprenticeships and higher level qualifications are available.
Sponsorship information
Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
DBS assessment
No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.
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