6212- TRAVEL AGENTS

Job Title: 

TRAVEL AGENTS

Alternate Titles: 

Reservations clerk (travel),Sales consultant (travel agents),Travel adviser,Travel agent,Travel consultant

Job Description: 

Travel agents advise travellers upon travel arrangements, make bookings and receive payment for travel arrangements made.

Education: 

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.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 3
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 7.2
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • 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.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK