Tour Guiding - Level 3 Certificate
Start Date: 5th September 2025
Code: YFPC1221A1
- Part-Time
- Coleraine
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Essentials
Duration: 20 Weeks Part-time
Number of weeks: 20
Start date: 5th September 2025
End date: 6th February 2026
Day: Fri
Time: 09:00-13:00
Course fees for each year.
| Year 1 | Total Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | £258 | £258 |
| Reduced Fee | £168 | £168 |
Find out more about eligibility for reduced course fees, payment options and financial support available in our fees and funding page.
Course Content
Units include:
- Business enterprise within the Tour Guiding Industry.
- Customer Service for Tour Groups.
- Develop, Deliver and Lead Guided Tours.
- The Role of the Tour Guide.
Course Aims
The OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Tour Guiding qualification is to develop and enhance tour guiding skills for learners. It will build on the OCN NI Level 2 Award in Tour Guiding which focusses on walking tours. It will introduce learners to the skills required to deliver tours on a moving vehicle.
The objectives of the qualification are to enable learners to:
- Research and develop tour narratives;
- Deliver and lead tour groups for walking and moving vehicle tours;
- Enhance business enterprise skills.
Special Features
There will be a range of guest speakers throughout the programme.
Assessment Methods
Learners must successfully complete all 4 units for a total of 13 credits to achieve this qualification.
Grading for this qualification is pass/fail.
This qualification is primary for learners who are currently working, volunteering or hoping to work as Tour Guides within the travel and tourism industry.
Level 2 OCN Tour Guiding.
Learners should be at least 18 years of age.
The OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Tour Guiding qualification enables progression to further learning in this area.