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HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN

Tourist Guiding

(MQF level 4) pass. These qualifications
Entry Point must add up to a minimum of 44 points as
per matrix provided on the pages at the
back AND passes at grade 5 (SSC&P level
PROGRAMME 8 PROGRAMME LEARNING 3) or better in SEC examinations in English,
OUTCOMES Mathematics and Maltese. (Non-Maltese
MQF Level • Understand the role of the tourist guide applicants have the option to replace

2 3 4 5 6 7 and manage the complex concepts of Maltese O Level with their native language
well organised tours. O level). The successful completion of the
Princes’ Trust programme is considered as
Total Credits • Be creative in the design and equivalent to one O level.
management of historical and thematic
120 ECTS tours. OR
• Evaluate and anticipate customer
Programme Duration expectations during the implementation An ITS Diploma in Events Operations,
Rooms Division, Travel and Tourism, Food
4 Semesters including summer for full-time and 7 process of Tourist Guiding. Preparation and Production, Food and
semesters including summer for part-time mode of • Understand and explain the detailed
study. Beverage Service and Climate Friendly
historical and cultural content of various Travel MQF Level 4 (or equivalent).
Job Roles May Include itineraries and sites.

• Freelance Tourist Guide • Manage small tour groups and ensure OR
• Gallery Site Officer safety and customer satisfaction at all Apply as a mature student, at least 23
• Museum Interpretation Officer times.
• Tourist Information Centre Manager years of age by the beginning of the
academic year applied for, and subject to
Additional Information ENTRY CRITERIA proficiency and/or aptitude tests as per
A profiling interview upon admission may be A combination of a minimum of 3 direction of the ITS. The ITS also reserves
conducted in order to better assist students with
their learning process. Admissions of special cases Advanced and Intermediate levels, of the right to subject the candidate for an
will be referred to ITS’ Admissions Board. which one needs to be an Advanced level interview and/or an RPL procedure prior to
acceptance.

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