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Tour Guiding (Level 3 Certificate)

OCNNI
Hospitality & Catering

Course Overview

The OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Tour Guiding is designed to build on the OCN NI Level 2 Award and will develop and enhance tour guiding skills and practice. It will provide learners with the practical skills and knowledge that are required to research and deliver tour commentaries and lead groups on walking tours and moving vehicle tours. Learners will be introduced to business enterprise and planning and will investigate the importance of customer service in relation to tour guiding.Applicants are advised that elements of this course can be physically demanding to include compulsory walking tours that can last more than three or four hours.This qualification is for learners who are currently working or volunteering as Tour Guides within the travel and tourism industry
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    26 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

The College’s course offering and timetabling for the 2026/27 academic year will be confirmed mid-May 2026.

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: OCN (NI) Level 3 Certificate in Tour Guiding Ref D180
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date:
    (Wed:6:30PM-9:30PM /)
    Fees:
    Full £125.00
    Concession £50.00
    Examination £73.00
    Materials: £80.00

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Applicants must already hold a Level 2 Award in Tour Guiding.

Additional Information

The OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Tour Guiding enables progression into further learning in this area or into employment.

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