Learners Testimonials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Thank you so much! It feels amazing to be Young Travel Agent of the Year and I could not have done it without my training from Training For Travel. So thank you to you all there."

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"I was recently made redundant after 23 years working as an external sales manager for 3 electrically based companies. Because of my great interest in travel and my geographical knowledge I took the opportunity to attempt to re-train with a view to finding myself a position in the industry. I first contacted ABTA who recommended me the services of Training For Travel in Bury, as a company who may be able to offer courses to help me gain some qualifications. I spoke to Anne Marie Sharples, TFT's Business Development Co-ordinator, who was extremely helpful in explaining my options & the courses they could offer. Anne Marie explained that the companies normal function was to train employees who already had a position in the travel industry, but TFT now have a new function where they can open up some of their City & Guilds courses for people to undertake.

I am now working through a level 2 City & Guilds course in Travel & Tourism. I am finding it extremely interesting & fun at the same time. The content and structure of the course is set out in a way that makes sure you remember the information you are learning. This is the first time I have taken an online course in any subject and i'm glad I decided to choose the travel option because it holds my interest & hopefully will increase my chances of working in an industry that gives me greater job satisfaction. If I am lucky enough to succeed at this level, i feel sure i would like to attempt level 3 & would definitely contact Training For Travel to apply for the next step."

 

 

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"During July 2008, I completed an NVQ Level 3 in Travel and Tourism with TFT. Once a month for just under 1 year, my TFT assessor (Louise) would come and visit me at the branch, to go through my work, which she had set an action plan for me to do at the previous visit. I would work hard to complete my tasks set and study for exams during my own time and sometimes at work in the quiet periods.

The training sessions involved writing up and gathering evidence from past experiences with customers, recording question and answer interviews on the Dictaphone, building my portfolio and also taking several exams. But it wasn’t all hard work; my assessor was great, always at the other end of the phone to help me out. She made learning fun and we had a laugh along the way. Louise also nominated me for “Training For Travels achievement award” during April & I won a “Certificate of Achievement” along with £50 worth of High Street shopping vouchers! She really did encourage me, which kept me going until I had completed everything.

Throughout the course I learnt many new skills such as how to deal with customer complaints and keep calm, health and safety regulations, how to organise events and my maths has definitely improved from the key skills.

I would recommend Training For Travel to anyone who wants to progress in travel and learn new skills, while working and being able to put those skills into practice for the best experience and look forward to my next qualification."

Heather Miljevic – The Coop Travel, Marsh

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“I started my Training For Travel journey on the 17th July 2008 in the Thomson store in Bury. From day one I knew I was destined to be in travel and was definitely the job for me. I started my Passport to Travel, which is the 1st file you do in your NVQ and I loved it. You learn so much, its fun and it gives you the knowledge, practice and understanding that you need in your first months of working in the Travel industry as it can get quite intense and be a little daunting from time to time. I got to a stage where I was thriving off finding new information and putting it into practice on a daily basis.

Throughout my NVQ I completed exams and training and collage days where you get to meet loads of different and interesting people within the same industry. It was great to have so much in common with so many people and share our knowledge over the sessions. I then started my NVQ level 3 and managed to finish 6 months early!

Everyday I learnt something new and different which kept everything really interesting. Throughout my NVQ my assessor was just at the other end of the phone for whatever I needed and was really supportive. TFT are a fantastic organisation and the whole NVQ was amazing. It was a fantastic journey and im so so glad I did it. If you are thinking of doing an NVQ with Training For Travel, then just do it, its well worth it.”

Rhianna Pilkington, Tui UK

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“I have really enjoyed taking my NVQ course. I have found it very useful in my job, and has helped my keep on top of my targets.”

Kind Regards

Charlotte Bridgland – Virgin Holidays

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“Completing my NVQ in contact centre has been a great opportunity to further my skills and career in the future, it really motivated me to hit all deadlines knowing I was going to get another qualification once I had completed it & it has given me a great sense of achievement.”

Tiffany Reynolds – Virgin Holidays