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Updated 24 May, 2012

 

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Course Details

This is a diploma course, which is provided by our partner, the International Academy of Travel. The course provides detailed preparation prior to commencing an Airline or Airport career. The course is divided into 2 sections. Part 1 entails the Certificate in International Travel Industry Studies and Part 2 entails the Galileo Computer Training course. Completing both of these elements leads to the Diploma qualification. The course material is of the highest quality and is recognised as such by Airlines and Travel companies worldwide.

Students receive a course manual, and online training package, examination entry, plus tutor support. The course documentation for this IAOT course is detailed and easy to read.


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Topics Covered in this Course


Part 1 : Certificate in Travel Industry Studies

Unit 1 - General
  • Phonetic Alphabet, Airline Terminology, Airline Abbreviations, Twenty Four Hour Clock
  • IATA - International Air Transport Association
  • General Regulations relating to the carriage of Special Handling
  • Airline Two Letter Codes, IATA Airport and City Codes

Unit 2 - Cabin Crew Member
  • CAA - Civil Aviation Authority
  • Cabin Crew Duties and Responsibilities
  • In Flight Service, Passenger Handling, In Flight Medical Care
  • A Day in the Life of a Cabin Crew Member

Unit 3 - Passenger Service Agent
  • Check-In Objectives/Procedures, Understanding a PNL - (Passenger Name List)
  • Passenger Handling, Load Sheet, Passport and Visas

Unit 4 - Basic IATA Fares and Ticketing
  • IATA World Geography, Global Indicators, IATA Ticketing
  • Bank Settlement Plan, Multi Purpose Document

Unit 5 - Travel Agent
  • The role of a Travel Agent, Travel Agency Guides and Gazetteers
  • Resort/Country Knowledge
  • Package holidays, Cruising

Unit 6 - Reservation Sales Agent
  • Understanding a PNR (detailed record of a passenger's booking)
  • Basic Entry Codes used to create a Computerised PNR, Special Service Requests

Unit 7 - Interview Preparation
  • Curriculum Vitae Preparation, Letter of Application, Guideline to completing Application Form
  • Communication Skills, Group Interview, Individual Interview
  • Foreign Currency Conversion Exercises, Mock Exam Papers, Team Building Activities


Part 2 : IATA Approved Galileo Certificate
  • Galileo HELP, Best Buy, PNR data change and delete, PNR mandatory fields, PNR optional fields, building a complete PNR
  • Car booking (CarMaster)
  • Changing segment status, classes of service, encode/decode cities, airports and airlines
  • Fare quote, fares, flight availability, flight service information
  • Hotel booking (RoomMaster), introduction to reducing/dividing PNRs
  • Itinerary pricing, queues
  • Rules
  • Seat assignments, seat maps, sign-off, sign-on
  • Storing a fare, Tariff displays, Ticketing.


Who should complete this course?

  • People who wish to start a career in Airline / Airport customer service, customer care, ground crew or Cabin Crew.
  • People who wish to start a career in a Travel Agency or Tour Operator.
  • Those already working in the industry who wish to obtain an accredited qualification through home study.


Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

  • None.


Assessment

  • 6 Assessments must be completed and returned. Students are required to sit a final exam at an agreed location. The exam is a written assessment lasting 2 ½ hours, in addition to a 2 ½ hour online exam. Examination entry is included in the course fee. Please contact us for details.


Accreditation

  • This course is endorsed by Galileo Ireland and is accredited by IAOT - a specialist provider of courses for the Airline industry with over 17 years experience in specialist training for the Airline industry. Following completion, you will receive a "Diploma in International Travel Industry Studies" from IAOT, along with Galileo Ireland Passport.



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