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 | Linda Tooth
Phone: (403) 529-3876
Email: travel@mhc.ab.ca |
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General Program Information
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Start Date: 4 intake dates per calendar year
Medicine Hat College offers an industry-recognized Travel Counsellor Certificate program that is done wholly through on-line distributed learning format. Distributed Learning is a flexible alternative to traditional education offered through the Medicine Hat College (Main Campus).
The curriculum for the Travel Counsellor Certificate is endorsed by the Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors. Graduates qualify to write the entry-level national certification exam, the first step towards continuing professional development and certification as a Certified Travel Counsellor, CTC. For more information visit www.citc.ca.
What is Distributed Learning?
This option provides you with a balance of structure and freedom - enough structure to keep motivated and excited about the program and enough freedom to keep a job or manage a family. You will have the option to work on the travel courses at whatever time of day you choose through a self-study program, with the support of an instructor who has extensive industry career experience and knowledge. It is recommended that students have a computer equipped with Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system or newer, and Microsoft Office Suite 2000 or newer, and that you pursue knowledge of Microsoft computer applications.
The Travel Counsellor Certificate program has four intake dates per year. They are the September 1, November 1, January 1 and March 1. You may choose to start at any one of those dates. You have up to four months to complete each course and a maximum of three years to complete the entire program.
Computer Reservation Experience
Computer reservation knowledge is key to a successful career in the travel and tourism industry. The Travel Counsellor Certificate Program utilizes the VIASINC link via the internet to provide practical interactive lessons, reviews and tests for the Apollo courses.
Career Experience
In addition to the curriculum, you will graduate with invaluable work-related experience. The equivalent of four-weeks full-time practical experience at a career-related company of your choice is required. You have four months to complete 140 hours of work experience. Placement and expenses are your responsibility. A career experience evaluation is completed by the employer and you complete a comprehensive report. back to top
Graduates of the program enter many different fields of the travel and tourism industry. Doors will open to careers in retail travel agencies, airlines, tour companies, motorcoach companies, tourism information centers, government tourism departments, cruise lines and more. While the program offers a broad range of curriculum topics, the focus is on training you to enter into a retail travel counsellor career. back to top
High School Admission
• ELA 30-1, ELA 30-2 or equivalent
• Applied Math 10
• High school diploma preferred
Mature Student Admission
• ELA 30-1, ELA 30-2 or equivalent
• Applied Math 10 OR
• Approval of the Program Coordinator back to top
Medicine Hat College is a member of the eCampusAlberta
Consortium and offers the Travel Counsellor program through eCampusAlberta.
You must first follow Medicine Hat College application procedures to obtain a student number. Once you have been accepted to the program and obtained a student number, you need to contact the Academic Resource Centre to confirm the order of classes needed. You then, need to register for the course(s) with eCampus Alberta. Upon completion of registration with eCampusAlberta you will receive an email to confirm your registration.
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• Completion of nine specific Travel Counsellor Certificate courses.
• Completion of four weeks of career experience (or equivalent time).
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 1.7.
• Minimum of C- or higher in all courses. back to top
For more information contact:
Distributed Learning Instructors
Tel: (403) 529-3876
Fax: (403) 504-3635
e-mail: travel@mhc.ab.ca back to top
For general inquiries, call 403.529.3819
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