Tourism HR Canada - Occupational Certification Tourism – go2HR The resource for people in Tourism
Last updated on January 26, 2023Students may receive credit for earning the following national occupational certificates issued by the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council: Food and Beverage Server, Front Desk Agent, Housekeeping/Room Attendant, Tour Guide, Reservation Sales Agent, Guest Services Attendant, Tourism/Visitor Information Counsellor, Banquet Server, In British Columbia, go2 administers the process.
The extensive work experience component may be used by senior secondary students enrolled in Work Experience 12 or it may meet the portfolio work experience requirement.
Certificate or Official Document
The signed certificate is white with a two-tone green and two-tone blue swish on the left side. The words “professional certification” are followed by the individual’s name, one of the specialty areas listed above and the wording “has achieved the highest level of recognition as a Professional Certified specialty through mastery of the knowledge and skill in the National Occupational Standards established by the Canadian tourism industry.” The white emerit logo appears in the lower left corner.
Contact Information
Dennis Green, Director, Industry Training
450 – One Bentall Centre, 505 Burrard St., PO Box 59, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M3
Phone: 604.633.9787 ext 235
Fax: 604.633.9796
Email dgreen@go2hr.ca
Website: www.go2hr.ca