Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.

Typical pay: £22,000 to £34,000Level 3 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 training and experience, there may be opportunities to progress into senior travel roles like: assistant manager or manager, branch or call centre manager, operations director and regional director. You could also move into other careers in the travel sector, like tour operating or become self employed.

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