What Type of Training is Required to Work in The Tourism Industry?
With over 400 occupations available in BC’s diverse tourism industry, the training required depends on the type of job you are applying for. Still, the more training you have, the more you have to offer potential employers, thus increasing your chances of landing the job that you want! For the most part front-line positions require good people skills and an outgoing, friendly personality. However in many “behind the scenes” jobs technical skills are much more important. As such, hiring for entry level positions can be based more on attitude than experience or education however, post secondary education will help you to accelerate advancement into supervisory, management and technical positions. In BC there are many programs available, ranging from certificates and diplomas, to post graduate studies. Certificate programs are offered at both public and private colleges and universities. The certificates are usually one year in length or less and prepare you for front-line positions in th
