City & Guilds International represents, through development and marketing services,
the expertise of Pitman Qualifications and City & Guilds working together to provide
world class qualifications in over 100 countries.
The examinations offered by City & Guilds and Pitman Qualifications can be taken
at some 4,500 approved centres worldwide. They provide a mixture of practical experience
and theoretical knowledge. At the appropriate level they are aimed at young people
in various stages of education, employees who want to improve or update their skills
and adults returning to work who need to re-train.
Tourism is one of the world�s largest industries and one of the fastest growing
employment sectors. Our International Vocational Qualification in tourism prepares
individuals with the skills and knowledge to work in the tourism industry.
The qualification is designed to encourage candidates to look at the international
tourism market, as well as investigating their local facilities to consider the
possibility of development for tourism purposes.
City & Guilds offers International Tourism on three distinct levels:
First Year- Certificate
A broad introduction to the tourism industry, which is suitable for candidates from
all backgrounds.
Second Year- Diploma
Higher understanding of the industry involving a wider range of skills appropriate
to candidates aiming for a supervisory role, or going on to higher education.
Third Year- Advanced Diploma
This level develops skills learned at Certificate and Diploma stage to the level
appropriate for first-level management. It is also relevant to individuals who require
tourism training at a higher level.