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Tourism Trainer
Industry Group:
Travel Services
Overview:
Tourism trainers use their expertise to increase the professionalism and skills of those working in the tourism industry. They work in training classrooms, worksites and in schools and have a good understanding of the tourism industry as well as a knowledge of adult learning principles and of training techniques. They may work as contract trainers, or may be employed by a company to manage ongoing training needs.
Duties:
plan training objectives and session plans deliver training sessions respond to questions and comments develop and administer evaluations may develop program, curriculum or learning activities
Experience:
A tourism trainer must possess industry experience, strong communication and public speaking skills, knowledge of adult learning principles and excellent interpersonal skills. Training or teaching experience is desirable.
Education:
A college or university diploma is required. A certificate in adult education is advantageous. Train-the-Trainer courses and public speaking courses are assets, as is knowledge of the Tourism Trainer National Occupational Standards.
Career Path:
Curriculum/Program Developer, Training Manager.
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