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higher national Diploma in tourist Guiding
7
PrograMMe

MQF level
2 3 4 5 6

total creDits proGramme objectives entry criteria OR
120 ECTS • An ITS Diploma in Events Operations,
• Understand the role of the tourist A combination of a minimum of
PrograMMe Duration guide and manage the complex 3 Advanced and Intermediate Rooms Division, Travel and Tourism,
Food Preparation and Production
4 SEMESTERS concepts of well organised tours. levels, of which one needs to be an
• Be creative in the design and Advanced level (MQF level 4) pass. and Food and Beverage Service MQF
management of historical and These qualifications must add up to a Level 4 (or equivalent).
thematic tours. minimum of 44 points as per matrix
• Evaluate and anticipate provided on page 48 AND passes at OR
customer expectations during grade 5 (SSC&P level 3) or better in SEC • Apply as a mature student, at least 23
the implementation process examinations in English, Mathematics years of age by the beginning of the
of tour guiding. and Maltese. (Non-Maltese applicants academic year applied for, and subject
• Understand and explain the detailed have the option to replace Maltese O to proficiency and/or aptitude tests
historical and cultural content of Level with their native language O level). as per direction of the ITS. The ITS
various itineraries and sites. also reserves the right to subject the
• Manage small tour groups and candidate for an interview and/or an
ensure safety and customer RPL procedure prior to acceptance.
satisfaction at all times.
Job roles May incluDe
• Freelance Tourist Guide
• Gallery Site Officer
• Museum Interpretation Officer
• Tourist Information Centre
Manager
aDDitional inForMation
A profiling interview upon “I have joined the two years full-time course in Tour Guiding at the ITS and was amazed at the level and
admission may be conducted in amount of knowledge received. The course provides an in-depth approach of Maltese culture and history
order to better assist students mixing theoretical and practical sessions to adequately prepare future licensed tour guides.”
with their learning process.
Admissions of special cases will be Mr Pierre Mercieca
referred to ITS’ Admissions Board. HND Tour Guiding Student

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