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1- Description of the professions related to the specialization of the tour guide: (which the graduate will practice upon graduation from vocational education and training institutions)
The tour guide gives the comprehensive and true picture of the country's heritage and civilization directly to the tourist, as he is (the nation's ambassador at home) and a media man and lecturer in the first degree, and may reach the hearts of tourists faster than television stations and the press, and the direct relationship between the tour guide and the tourist has a great impact on building the tourist's idea about the country with its history and various characteristics. The tour guide performs the following tasks and activities: First: Receiving tourist groups from airports or crossings and accompanying them throughout their stay, and taking caution and care at all times, especially in the case of the elderly, the disabled and children in the group. Second: Providing the necessary explanation of the archaeological, historical and religious sites in the country according to the plan prepared by the Tourism and Travel Office. Third: Providing an overview of the country's history, the customs and traditions of its people, and providing information to the tourist about important sites on the sides of the roads. Fourth: Coordinating programs with officials of various tourist facilities such as archaeological and entertainment sites, restaurants and shops, as they are main elements in tourism to bring enjoyment and satisfaction to the tourist. Fifth: Working to modify the group's tourist program when necessary, and in some cases changing reservations in coordination with the responsible authorities. Sixth: Taking quick and wise measures in the event of any emergency (illness, accident, etc.). Seventh: Providing general information about the currencies in circulation, their exchange rates, customs duties, transportation methods during free time, expected temperatures during stay, health institutions, health and safety matters, and all information requested by the tourist. Eighth: While roaming, draw the attention of the tourist to take into account wearing appropriate clothing when visiting the holy places, and taking into account the fluctuations of the weather. Tourist guides are divided into several sections: General guide: This is the guide who works in all parts of the country, as he has obtained a general guide license, and he is one of the most common guides.
2- Work environment, workplaces and the possibility of professional development:
1- Work places
The possibility of starting with a site guide and the period varies according to previous experience and the ability to develop, and then work as a city guide as his/her work can develop over time to become a region guide, then a general guide, and it is possible to work for himself/herself after that or in the early stages after graduation, and the income develops and doubles according to development and gaining experience and demonstrating the ability to develop, and this is what distinguishes a graduate of the Vocational Education and Training Institution from someone who joins the labor market without a profession.
3-Qualification for the profession: (training locations, forms, admission requirements, and the possibility of completing education)
2. Admission requirements:
3. Completing education and professional development: