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Setting the standard for training in Aviation, Tourism, Travel and Museums

e-Update 4 November 2008

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Dear Customer,

Checklist for ADS Tour Guide trainees

Important reminders to ensure you are prepared

Please remember that to reach the cut off date for ADS policy of 1 December 2008, all ATTTO units must be completed and submitted no later than 24 November 2008. If trainees have not started the qualifications, it is unlikely that they will be able to meet this deadline.

For this reason, ATTTO is not accepting any further trainees for this year.  

If you have any queries please contact Belinda Jorgensen from ATTTO on
04 815 9815 or email belinda.jorgensen@attto.org.nz

Alternatively, you may contact Andrew Johns from Tourism New Zealand on
04 462 8050 or email andrewj@tnz.govt.nz

ADS Graduation

The ADS Graduation will be held at 5.30pm, Friday 12 December at Skycity, Auckland.

A representative from the Chinese Embassy, Mr Wang Hejun will be attending the ceremony to present awards to winners in the following categories:
 

• Tour Guide: First tour guide to successfully complete the full ATTTO tour guide training programme
• Tour Guide: Overall excellence in guiding
• Workplace: Commitment to tour guide training

During the Graduation you will also be receiving your certificates for both Awards, as well as your ADS Tour Guide ID.

Invitations will be sent out this week with further details to trainees who have completed their studies. Please make sure you keep this date free to attend this important celebration.

Trainees should send a passport photo for their ID cards to Jessica Henson, ATTTO. PO Box 1217, Auckland 1140.

18212 Coaching Mentoring Session

ATTTO would like to assist those trainees who have not yet completed Unit Standard 18212: Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination, by running some 'mentoring sessions' at our Auckland office.

The sessions below will be held at ATTTO's Auckland office, Level 2, 13 O'Connell Street, Auckland Central:
 

• Friday 7th November - 9am to Midday
• Wednesday 12th November - 9am to Midday
• Tuesday 18th November - 9am to Midday
• Monday 24th November - 9am to Midday

It is important that trainees attend at least one of these sessions, as they will help you achieve this unit standard.

Please bring your Unit 18212 worksheet. ATTTO will provide a computer and maps for you to use.

Please email Jessica Henson, ATTTO on jessica.henson@attto.org.nz to register.
 

18635 Health and Safety

Please remember to complete Unit Standard 18625: Manage health and safety in a tourism context, by using the worksheet in your workbook.

For more details contact Monique Snijders, ATTTO Workplace Assessor, on 04 815 9825 or email monique.snijders@attto.org.nz

First Aid requirements

Trainees cannot receive Awards unless First Aid credits have been reported to NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority).

If you need help to organise First Aid training contact Fou Masun, Trainee/MA Mentor, on 04 815 9824 or email fou.masun@attto.org.nz

18314/3 Assessment

All trainees should have their assessments on tour booked for:

• Unit Standard 18314: Prepare and deliver guided interpretation within an attraction, and gather feedback
   
• Unit Standard 18313: Prepare and deliver guided interpretation during an excursion, and gather feedback

If you have not booked your assessment please contact Monique Snijders as soon as possible, on 04 815 9825 or email monique.snijders@attto.org.nz

Please also remember to read through the ADS Training Aid for Unit Standards 18313 and 18314 thoroughly, and complete any relevant work as indicated BEFORE commencing your assessment on tour. If you have any queries around this please contact Monique on 04 815 9825 or Fou on 04 815 9824.

Need some help?

For help or support with getting through your studies, feel free to contact Fou Masun, Trainee/MA mentor on 04 815 9824 or email fou.masun@attto.org.nz

Fou will be happy to help with your questions or provide support as you work toward completing your qualification.

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