Tour Guiding - Level 3 Certificate
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
20 Weeks
Start & End Date
11 September 2026
12 February 2027
Days
Fri
Time
09:00-14:00
Location
Coleraine
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:
Units include:
Discover how our Tour Guiding students transformed their passion for Northern Ireland into exciting careers.
There will be a range of guest speakers throughout the programme.
Learners must successfully complete all 4 units for a total of 13 credits to achieve this qualification.
Grading for this qualification is pass/fail.
The OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Tour Guiding qualification enables progression to further learning in this area.
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.
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £263 | £171 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
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:
There will be a range of guest speakers throughout the programme.
Learners must successfully complete all 4 units for a total of 13 credits to achieve this qualification.
Grading for this qualification is pass/fail.
Units include:
Discover how our Tour Guiding students transformed their passion for Northern Ireland into exciting careers.
The OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Tour Guiding qualification enables progression to further learning in this area.
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.
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £263 | £171 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk