Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 0 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £19,000 to £25,000Level 0 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Where this can take you
With experience you could work for a tour operator as a regional tour supervisor or manager. You might also set up your own tour guiding business. You could move into related jobs with the organisation you worked for as a tour guide. Examples include, marketing officer, volunteer co-ordinator or visitor attraction manager.