Certificate in Heritage & Cultural Tourism Guide
Job Description
To train professionals to guide and interpret heritage and cultural sites, delivering engaging, educational, and sustainable tourism experiences.
Objective: The Certified Heritage & Cultural Tourism Guide course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and techniques required to guide and interpret heritage and cultural sites for tourists. The program covers local history, art, architecture, traditions, cultural practices, storytelling techniques, visitor engagement, and responsible tourism practices.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria 1 | Criteria 2 | Experience | Training Qualification |
12th | Pursuing Continuous Schooling | 1 Year | None |
12th | Passed | 6 Months | None |
Degree | Passed | No Experience | None |
Sector
Tourism & Hospitality
Certifying Bodies
National Education Training And Development
Type of Organisation
Board of Vocational Education
Learning Module In Job Role/Syllabus
Occupation Standards/Syllabus | NCO Code | Mandatory/ Optional | Duration |
| N/A | Mandatory | Months |
Career Opportunities |
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Duration Hours
Theory :
100
Practical :
100
Employability Skills :
30
OJT (Mandatory) :
20
Specializations in Course |
This program equips learners with heritage site interpretation, storytelling, cultural history knowledge, tour planning, guest engagement, communication skills, safety & compliance, and sustainable tourism practices, enabling graduates to deliver immersive and educational tourism experiences. Graduates are in demand across heritage monuments, museums, cultural centers, historical towns, archaeological sites, tourism boards, travel agencies, and eco-cultural tourism ventures. |