Official Qualifications Tour conductor (Tour conductor)
They are in charge of providing enjoyable support for tours so that customers can have a safe and comfortable trip. They are active in a variety of activities, from one-day trips to long-term overseas tours.
All over the world, there are many places to work.
Tour guides are active in various sightseeing destinations in Japan and around the world, whether on school excursions, family day tours, or long-term overseas tours. Always cheerful and waving the flag at the front of the line, tour guides are professionals who take charge of all aspects of the trip to ensure that travelers have a safe and comfortable trip.
Generally, tour guides are divided into two categories: domestic and international. Many tour operators begin their careers in Japan, and after continuing their specialized studies, including language skills, they become specialized in overseas tours. The most rewarding aspect of the job is the opportunity to be involved in all kinds of tours as a specialist.
Tour operator is not a job you can get after obtaining a certification. First, they register with a tour operator dispatch company and undergo training to become a tour operator. To become a full-fledged tour operator, one must gain experience. There is no special study method for registering with a temporary staffing agency, but the more travel-related knowledge and abilities you have, the better. Qualifications will come after you get a job. At any rate, "Experience is the key! Experience is the key to success in this profession.
Travel experience always helps.
If you want to be a tour guide, study hard in social studies (geography and history) and English at school. Also, don't just study at your desk; go on your favorite trips as much as possible. The first-hand experience will surely help you in your future work.
However, what is more important than how many trips you take is what you saw and felt there and how you communicate that. After your trip, you should keep a diary of your experiences and research the history and culture of the destination. Such work is called "living study.
The "timetable certification test" and "travel geography certification test" mentioned in this book are also related to the work of tour guides. It would be a good idea to challenge them together.
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| Finished school | To qualify as a tour operator, you must be at least 18 years old. Although it is not necessary to have a college degree, those who wish to work as tour guides abroad should study English as well as other foreign languages, history, and geography thoroughly. |
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| He took and passed the selection test of a tour operator agency! | In most cases, there is a written test such as general education and geography, and an interview. |
| Receive training and a certificate of completion. | Once registration is granted, there is a training program. After completing the training and performing the prescribed duties, the applicant will be qualified and issued a "Certificate of Chief Itinerary Management Operator" and will be able to tour with the company. |
| Experience in escort services | Japan：Gain experience from one-day tours Overseas: Gain experience from assisting tours |
| Challenge "Tour Operator Competency Test | An exam to test the skills acquired by the tour operator. If you pass this exam, you are a full-fledged tour operator. There are two levels: domestic and general (overseas), and Level 1 and Level 2, respectively. |
contact information (for inquiries) (e.g. corporate phone number)
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朝井ビル4F
TEL 03-3432-6032
