Travel consultant
Travel consultants assist clients in making travel arrangement for both business and holiday purposes. They help provide quotes to find the best value options available and make bookings for transport, accommodation, sightseeing activities and other travel related activities a client may need.
Working conditions
Working conditions for travel consultants depend on which area you are working in. Travel consultants working in the retail sector work standard retail trading hours, which may include Saturdays and Thursday evenings. Some travel consultants work in call centres, which may require longer shifts, including weekends and evenings.
Tools and technologies
Travel consultants use computers and telephones to carry out their work.
Education and training
It is possible to work as a travel consultant without formal qualifications and get training on the job. However, entry into this occupation may be improved by obtaining a qualification in travel, tourism or a related area. Experience in sales and/or personal travel may also be beneficial.
The Certificate II in Tourism, Certificate III in Tourism, Certificate III in Travel and Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism are offered at TAFE colleges and other registered training organisations throughout Western Australia.
Browse courses through Jobs and Skills WA and search on the My Skills website to find a registered provider near you.
You can also undertake a traineeship in travel and tourism officer (level 4) and international retail travel sales (level 3). The traineeships take between 18 and 24 months to complete.
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