Unit 3: preparing for a career in travel and
tourism
My name is Megan Nearn, and I will be showing you the diverse types of jobs available in the
travel and tourism industry. I will show you multiple types of jobs and give you in-depth
information about each job and what you should expect.
These are some examples of the type of jobs I will include in this career booklet: transport,
accommodation, tour operations, travel agents, visitor attractions and guiding and information
services. All these types of jobs are crucial in order to keep the travel and tourism industry
alive.
Jobs in transport
Train driver
A train driver drives trains long or short distances, for example, cross-country train drivers
travel long distances whereas west midlands train drivers only travel short distances. They are
in control of the train and its speed and need to keep all the passengers onboard safe.
The roles and responsibilities of a train driver
There are many roles and responsibilities that come with this job role, to keep passengers safe
and maintain a smooth journey. These are some of the roles and responsibilities that you will
have, in this job role: https://careerswales.gov.wales/job-information/train-driver/job-role
o Check controls and equipment before a journey
o Drive the train between stations
o Speak with control censer along the journey about an issues
o Make passenger announcement
o Maintain health and safety regulations
Entry requirements and qualifications
The only entry requirements you will need will be math's and English GCSE, however a basic
understanding of the job and a background in mechanics and electrical engineering will
improve your chance of getting this job. You will also need to be at least 18 years old, and some
companies will require you to be at least 21 years old. You will also be required to have a
,medical assessment and be screened for drugs and alcohol. Train Driver【Job Description,
Salary & Benefits】 (allaboutcareers.com) You will also have to undergo criminal record checks,
vision, and hearing checks and your colour vision must be normal, along with a satisfactory level
of fitness. How to Become a Train Driver | Hours, roles & qualifications (cpdonline.co.uk)
Specialist skills
There are quite a few specialist skills that you will be required to be a train driver. These are
some examples of the skills that you will need, however different companies may vary:How To
Become a Train Driver in 9 Steps | Indeed.com UK
o The ability to concertante for extended periods of time
o Attention to detail and able to complete tasks on digital devices
o Dedicated to the industry
o Knowledge of public safety and security
o Recording and observation skills
o Ability to operate and control train equipment
o Expert understanding of the railway systems and trains
Salarys and contracts
Most train drivers earn between £20,000 and £30,000 per year, however once qualified and
working in this industry for a while your salary should rise to between £35,000 and £55,000.
You will also be given free or reduced rail travel across the country. You will be working around
35 hours per week and depending on what company you are working for you may be working
early morning, day, and night shifts. Train Driver【Job Description, Salary & Benefits】
(allaboutcareers.com) The types of contracts available for this job are permanent and contain
full-time or part-time working hours.
Progression
There is a wide variety of progression choices for this type of job, due to the number of
transferable skills you will learn and the time and effort that is required for this job. From this
job you will be able to progress higher up in the train industry, however you will also have the
opportunity to change career choices and move to a different industry. These are some of the
progression jobs that you can advance to in this industry:
https://www.railskillshub.gov.au/careers-in-rail/training-pathways/train-driver
,Piolet
A pilot is a person in control of planes and flies, them, and passengers to and from different
destinations. Pilots also fly cargo planes depending on the company that you are working for.
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/airline-pilot
The roles and responsibilities of a piolet
There are many different roles and responsibilities that come with this job, and they are
essential to keep passengers safe and make sure the plane is running smoothly, without any
issues. These are some of the roles and responsibilities that come with this job role:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/airline-pilot
o Brief cabin crew before the flight and maintain contact will then throughout the flight
o Carrying out pre-flight checks on the navigation and aircraft system and a physical walk
round check to inspect the exterior of the aircraft
o React quickly and appropriately to environmental changes and emergencies
o Confirm with refuelers how much fuel you are taking on the flight
o Make sure all safety systems are working correctly
o Communicate with air traffic before, during and after the flight
o Update the aircrafts technical log before and after flight and note any incidents or issues
with the aircraft
Entry requirements and qualifications
You will need to have an airline transport pilot license (ATPL), this qualification is known as a
‘frozen ATPL’ and you will need to complete 1,500 hours of flight time for it to become
, ‘unfrozen’. There are three main ways to get an ATPL and these are:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/airline-pilot
o Integrated course
o Modular training
o Multi piolet license (MPL)
All these courses lead to the same outcome; however, they are all slightly different, so it is
important that you choose the path that is most suited to you. The entry requirements to be a
pilot are having an ATPL, a minimum of five gcses, grade 4 or above and a degree.
Specialist skills
There are a variety of specialist skills that are required to be a pilot, due to you being in control
of a plane and the safety of your passengers. These specialist skills allow you to succeed at your
job along with maintaining safety. These are some examples of specialist skills for this job role:
Requirements & qualifications to become a pilotL3Harris Airline
Academyhttps://l3harrisairlineacademy.com › en-us › qualificati...
o Excellent communication skills
o Able to work well with a team
o Demonstrate leadership skills
o Quick-thinking skills and able to stay calm under pressure
o Be able to spot any danger or threats
Salary and contract
Salarys for pilots often start at £24,000 due to the small amount of experience you have but
once you are fully qualified and have gained a lot of experience in this job salaries can reach up
to £140,000. Requirements & qualifications to become a pilotL3Harris Airline
Academyhttps://l3harrisairlineacademy.com › en-us › qualificati... These are the lowest and
highest salaries that you can get paid, however these all depend on the planes you are flying,
the company you are working for, the hours you are working, your title / job title as a pilot and
if you are doing long-haul flights or short-haul flights. The contacts available in this job are
permanent, but you will get the opportunity to choose between working full-time or part-time.
tourism
My name is Megan Nearn, and I will be showing you the diverse types of jobs available in the
travel and tourism industry. I will show you multiple types of jobs and give you in-depth
information about each job and what you should expect.
These are some examples of the type of jobs I will include in this career booklet: transport,
accommodation, tour operations, travel agents, visitor attractions and guiding and information
services. All these types of jobs are crucial in order to keep the travel and tourism industry
alive.
Jobs in transport
Train driver
A train driver drives trains long or short distances, for example, cross-country train drivers
travel long distances whereas west midlands train drivers only travel short distances. They are
in control of the train and its speed and need to keep all the passengers onboard safe.
The roles and responsibilities of a train driver
There are many roles and responsibilities that come with this job role, to keep passengers safe
and maintain a smooth journey. These are some of the roles and responsibilities that you will
have, in this job role: https://careerswales.gov.wales/job-information/train-driver/job-role
o Check controls and equipment before a journey
o Drive the train between stations
o Speak with control censer along the journey about an issues
o Make passenger announcement
o Maintain health and safety regulations
Entry requirements and qualifications
The only entry requirements you will need will be math's and English GCSE, however a basic
understanding of the job and a background in mechanics and electrical engineering will
improve your chance of getting this job. You will also need to be at least 18 years old, and some
companies will require you to be at least 21 years old. You will also be required to have a
,medical assessment and be screened for drugs and alcohol. Train Driver【Job Description,
Salary & Benefits】 (allaboutcareers.com) You will also have to undergo criminal record checks,
vision, and hearing checks and your colour vision must be normal, along with a satisfactory level
of fitness. How to Become a Train Driver | Hours, roles & qualifications (cpdonline.co.uk)
Specialist skills
There are quite a few specialist skills that you will be required to be a train driver. These are
some examples of the skills that you will need, however different companies may vary:How To
Become a Train Driver in 9 Steps | Indeed.com UK
o The ability to concertante for extended periods of time
o Attention to detail and able to complete tasks on digital devices
o Dedicated to the industry
o Knowledge of public safety and security
o Recording and observation skills
o Ability to operate and control train equipment
o Expert understanding of the railway systems and trains
Salarys and contracts
Most train drivers earn between £20,000 and £30,000 per year, however once qualified and
working in this industry for a while your salary should rise to between £35,000 and £55,000.
You will also be given free or reduced rail travel across the country. You will be working around
35 hours per week and depending on what company you are working for you may be working
early morning, day, and night shifts. Train Driver【Job Description, Salary & Benefits】
(allaboutcareers.com) The types of contracts available for this job are permanent and contain
full-time or part-time working hours.
Progression
There is a wide variety of progression choices for this type of job, due to the number of
transferable skills you will learn and the time and effort that is required for this job. From this
job you will be able to progress higher up in the train industry, however you will also have the
opportunity to change career choices and move to a different industry. These are some of the
progression jobs that you can advance to in this industry:
https://www.railskillshub.gov.au/careers-in-rail/training-pathways/train-driver
,Piolet
A pilot is a person in control of planes and flies, them, and passengers to and from different
destinations. Pilots also fly cargo planes depending on the company that you are working for.
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/airline-pilot
The roles and responsibilities of a piolet
There are many different roles and responsibilities that come with this job, and they are
essential to keep passengers safe and make sure the plane is running smoothly, without any
issues. These are some of the roles and responsibilities that come with this job role:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/airline-pilot
o Brief cabin crew before the flight and maintain contact will then throughout the flight
o Carrying out pre-flight checks on the navigation and aircraft system and a physical walk
round check to inspect the exterior of the aircraft
o React quickly and appropriately to environmental changes and emergencies
o Confirm with refuelers how much fuel you are taking on the flight
o Make sure all safety systems are working correctly
o Communicate with air traffic before, during and after the flight
o Update the aircrafts technical log before and after flight and note any incidents or issues
with the aircraft
Entry requirements and qualifications
You will need to have an airline transport pilot license (ATPL), this qualification is known as a
‘frozen ATPL’ and you will need to complete 1,500 hours of flight time for it to become
, ‘unfrozen’. There are three main ways to get an ATPL and these are:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/airline-pilot
o Integrated course
o Modular training
o Multi piolet license (MPL)
All these courses lead to the same outcome; however, they are all slightly different, so it is
important that you choose the path that is most suited to you. The entry requirements to be a
pilot are having an ATPL, a minimum of five gcses, grade 4 or above and a degree.
Specialist skills
There are a variety of specialist skills that are required to be a pilot, due to you being in control
of a plane and the safety of your passengers. These specialist skills allow you to succeed at your
job along with maintaining safety. These are some examples of specialist skills for this job role:
Requirements & qualifications to become a pilotL3Harris Airline
Academyhttps://l3harrisairlineacademy.com › en-us › qualificati...
o Excellent communication skills
o Able to work well with a team
o Demonstrate leadership skills
o Quick-thinking skills and able to stay calm under pressure
o Be able to spot any danger or threats
Salary and contract
Salarys for pilots often start at £24,000 due to the small amount of experience you have but
once you are fully qualified and have gained a lot of experience in this job salaries can reach up
to £140,000. Requirements & qualifications to become a pilotL3Harris Airline
Academyhttps://l3harrisairlineacademy.com › en-us › qualificati... These are the lowest and
highest salaries that you can get paid, however these all depend on the planes you are flying,
the company you are working for, the hours you are working, your title / job title as a pilot and
if you are doing long-haul flights or short-haul flights. The contacts available in this job are
permanent, but you will get the opportunity to choose between working full-time or part-time.
