To meet the increasing demand for internationally recognised qualifications in airline fares and ticketing, Cavendish College has introduced a range of Virgin Atlantic travel courses. These courses are designed for people who wish to build a career in the travel industry and therefore need the professional qualifications and the 30 IATA points that are required for a successful career in the travel industry (IATA approved travel agencies must have a total of 40 points among its employees, with 30 being the maximum number that can be held by any one person).
After completing the VA-1 you will have an advantage over other candidates when applying for jobs in travel agencies for the following reasons:
1. The Virgin Atlantic Level 1 is a widely recognized qualification which provides the basic skills required for employment in the fares & ticketing sectors of the air travel industry. Virgin Atlantic Airways is the second largest carrier in the UK and having a Virgin qualification proves to employers around the world that you are competent in most aspects of this essential area of travel agency work.
2. A sound knowledge of Fare Construction and Ticketing for air travel is essential to ensure that tickets are correctly issued as mistakes made on the issuing of tickets invariably cost airlines and travel agents money and customers a great deal of inconvenience.
3.Your knowledge of fare construction will be helpful to customers if you can suggest alternative routes, dates, obtain lower fares, etc .
4. Your understanding of fares and ticketing will help you to communicate more effectively with your colleagues in other travel agents or airlines.
KEY INFO
Entry:
- High School Leaving Certificate
- Upper intermediate level of English (if English isnt' your first language)
Qualification:
Virgin Atlantic Fares and Ticketing (Level 1)
Duration:
7 weeks
Assessment:
Exam based
Course commencement:
PROGRESSION
Virgin Atlantic Fares and Ticketing Level 2
