Travel Counselling
Thank you for your interest in our Travel Counselling Program.
Unfortunately, the School of Business, Continuing Education has cancelled the program starting January 2012.
We understand that this is disappointing news and we understand that you may have questions and concerns that require our attention. If you have any questions regarding this program, please feel free to contact Patricia Larose, Program Coordinator at 250-370-4128, or laroseP@camosun.ca.
If you wish to have your name added to our Interest List for a future intake of this program, please email sofbus@camosun.ca.
Do you love to travel? Do you enjoy learning about different cultures and countries? Do you enjoy helping others to find their perfect holiday? Do you like working with the public? If this sounds like you, then welcome to a great option for a new career!
The Certificate in Travel Counselling program helps prepare you for a variety of entry level positions within the travel industry. This can include; travel agent, tourist information, airport customer service, airline ticket agent, overseas tour guide, air cargo, hotel guest services.
This comprehensive training program follows the Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors (CITC) core curriculum, the standard set by the Canadian travel industry, and has been endorsed as a Three Star program. Curriculum is based on relevant skills including airline ticketing, airfares, world geography, tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, insurance, job readiness skills, computer reservations, accounting, sales and marketing.
This full-time, 21 week program offers a variety of learning experiences using a combination of classroom work, computer labs, and practical application. You will hear from industry professionals and past program graduates to help you understand what options are open to you. At the completion of your program, there is also the option of a practicum placement in a local travel-based business.
This could be the right career if you;
- have great communication skills.
- display organizational capabilities.
- have experience dealing with the public.
- are interested in world geography.
- can adapt to change and work under pressure.
- are self-motivated.
- enjoy challenges.
Camosun's Travel grad hired right out of school!
"The knowledge and continued support of the Travel Counselling program teachers has definitely led me to what I am today. I was hired right out of school by Marlin Travel (Westshore)" – Debbie Chura, Travel Consultant.
Curriculum is based on relevant skills needed for careers in retail travel agencies, tour operations, and airline passenger service. This includes airline ticketing, airfares, world geography, tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, insurance, job readiness skills, computer reservations, accounting, sales and marketing.
Credential Option:
- Certificate in Travel Counselling
