With a view to maintaining a high standard of service within the outbound travel industry, the TIC has decided that tour escorts leading outbound tours must hold a valid Tour Escort Pass. A Certificate Course for Outbound Tour Escorts has been designed to teach basic tour-escorting skills and to assist candidates in preparing for the Certificate Examination. **People who wish to obtain the Tour Escort Pass must take the Certificate Course for Outbound Tour Escorts organised by the TIC. From 1 January 2008, people who wish to obtain the Tour Escort Pass are required to submit their application to the TIC after completing the Certificate Course and passing the Certificate Examination. Applicants who have met the application requirements and have paid the application fee will be issued with a Pass. - 17 years old or above; and
- Holders of the Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card, or holders of the Hong Kong Identity Card who are not subject to any condition of stay.
People who intend to become tour escorts and escort guides. Part I - Requirements for an outstanding tour escort
- Roles and duties of a tour escort
- Effective skills in escorting a tour group
Part II
- Useful guide for departure and arrival
- Package Tour Accident Contingency Fund Scheme and information on levy
- Travel insurance
- Basic principles and skills in crisis management
- Handling of emergencies
- Case study/group discussion
- Role-play exercise
Part III
- First Aid Talk
- Health Care Talk
The schedule, enrolment procedure and enrolment form (for the public) for the Certificate Courses to be held from May to August 2008 can be downloaded here . (There are courses organised for travel agency staff. Course details and application form can be downloaded here ) 26.5 hours
Part 1: 8 hours
Part 2: 15.5 hours
Part 3: 3 hours TIC Training Centre 21 HK$1,250 (Including course and examination fees) Cantonese supplemented with English terms Download Enrolment Form for Certificate Course and Examination for Outbound Tour Escorts (for the public) | 
