Tourist Guidance, Information and Assistance · Xabier Zubiri-manteo

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Languages
Español
Euskara
InstitutionPublic
Modality
On-site 🏫
FamilyHospitality and Tourism 🏨
Total Hours2,182Hours

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General information about the degree

📚 General Overview

The Higher Vocational Training Programme in Tourist Guiding, Information and Assistance prepares professionals to plan, organise and provide tourist information and assistance services at destinations, events and companies in the sector. The programme covers tourist information management, customer service, the organisation of guided tours, the promotion of tourism resources and assistance at trade fairs and conferences. It also develops knowledge of cultural and natural heritage, communication in several languages and the use of technologies applied to tourism.

✨ Specific Information

The programme includes practical training at companies in the tourism sector, allowing students to apply what they have learned in real settings. The curriculum usually includes modules on tourism resources, tourism product design, protocol and public relations, as well as visitor communication and service techniques. Placements at national and international companies are commonly available through mobility programmes such as Erasmus+.

👤 Recommended Profile

This programme is intended for people with an interest in tourism, communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team and a customer-focused approach. Initiative, empathy, organisational skills and proficiency in foreign languages are particularly valued.

🚀 Career Progression

After completing this programme, students can enter the tourism industry directly or continue their education through related university studies, such as degrees in Tourism, Hotel Management, or Translation and Interpreting.

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The Hospitality and Tourism vocational field opens the door to one of the most dynamic sectors with the greatest international reach. If you are passionate about food, travel, or looking after people from around the world, you will find your path here. Cooking and pastry techniques, and restaurant management Organising events, travel, and tourism experiences Customer service and communication in several languages Managing tourist accommodation and travel agencies Hands-on placements in hotels, restaurants, and companies in the sector You will become part of a sector that never stands still, with job opportunities in Spain and every corner of the world.

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Higher Vocational Training

Tourist Guiding, Information and Assistance

If you love travelling, discovering cultures and connecting with people from around the world, this vocational programme prepares you to become the professional who makes every tourist experience memorable. You will learn to guide, inform and assist travellers with confidence, creativity and outstanding service. You will learn about the structure of the tourism market and how destinations operate globally You will master communication, protocol and public relations techniques You will learn to design tourism products and apply marketing strategies You will identify and assess cultural, natural and heritage tourism resources You will gain practical experience guiding and assisting on visits, transfers and at transport terminals Upon completion, you will be able to work as a local guide, tourist information officer, destination promoter, tourism development officer or assistant at airports, ports and stations, among many other career options.

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Higher Vocational Training

The Advanced Vocational Training Programme (CFGS) is the highest level of vocational education, designed for those who want to become advanced technicians with thorough, specialist training. Over two years, you gain advanced knowledge and real-world skills in your chosen sector. Advanced technical and practical training in your professional field Specialist modules combining applied theory with real workplace experience Development of management, analysis and decision-making skills The option to transfer credits and gain direct access to university Once you finish, you can enter the job market as an advanced technician or continue your education at university with recognised advantages.

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