Travel Consultant Apprentice POLKA DOT TRAVEL LIMITED
Interested in becoming a Travel Consultant? Polka Dot Travel are seeking an Apprentice to join their award-winning team. This exciting opportunity allows you to earn whilst you learn, providing a full level 3 qualification and first-hand experience, handling holiday enquiries, face to face, over the phone and email supported by travel professionals
Closing date: 05 Feb 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,379.50
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday to Sunday, 9.00am - 5.30pm 5 Working Days - (based on shift rotation)
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
13 Feb 2023
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Date posted
7 days ago
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000123679
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
This apprenticeship opportunity will allow you to have first-hand experience in a busy award-winning Travel Agency surrounded by travel professionals.
Supported by senior team members you will,
- Meet & greet new and existing customers in store, providing a professional warm welcome
- Handling holiday enquiries, face to face, over the phone and email
- Training and development, this may also include exciting opportunities to attending industry events in the UK and overseas
- Research and explore holiday enquiries using online platforms, reservation agents and email
- Booking clients holidays, providing first class service end to end. Using learnt top class selling skills
- Administration in all areas relating to travel
- Providing excellent customer service
- Working towards shop targets and individual KPI's
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- This apprenticeship forms part of a formal qualification, on successful completion you will achieve a level 3 Travel Consultant qualification that will be added to your digital achievement record
- Working with our chosen training provider you will be assigned a specialist Travel Assessor who be working closely with you throughout your apprenticeship to ensure you have a robust, enjoyable, and enriching journey
- Training will be carried out online / face to face both individually and as part of a classroom, to ensure you have an enhanced experience. You will be assigned 6 hours a week in the workplace to spend towards your qualification with full support from your Manager and Assessor
- Learning first hand from specialist and peers you can become a fully fledge Travel Consultant in little over a 12 month period
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- On Successful completion of the Travel Consultant Level 3 apprenticeship, you may be offered the opportunity to complete a further qualification that will enhance your skill set, Sales Executive Level 4
- Next steps will be discussed in your 1-2-1's
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade C / 4) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
POLKA DOT TRAVEL LIMITED
http://www.polkadottravel.co.uk/
Address
37 Cheshire Street
TF9 1PH
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Travel consultant
Level 3 (A level)
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