The application form was published on May 18 at 12:00 p.m. Qualification for the course is determined by the order of applications. The application form is available here: http://forumrot.pl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Formularz-zgloszenia-na-kurs-dla-pilotow-wycieczek.pdf Together with attachments, it should be sent to: kontakt@forumrot.pl The person coordinating the project is: Magda Mazgaj tel. 517 442 478
The application form was published on May 18 at 12:00 p.m. Qualification for the course is determined by the order of applications.
The application form is available here:
http://forumrot.pl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Formularz-zgloszenia-na-kurs-dla-pilotow-wycieczek.pdf
Together with the attachments, it should be sent to: kontakt@forumrot.pl
The person coordinating the implementation of the project is: Magda Mazgaj tel. 517 442 478
Objectives and scope of the course: to expand the knowledge and competencies of the course participants on the values and tourist attractions of the 16 provinces in Poland, along with an introduction to the specifics of the work of a tour guide in the country.
Number of classes: 64 clock hours (4 hours of classes for each province).
Duration: from 07.06.2021r to 23.08.2021. (frequency of classes: on average once every 1-2 weeks).
Recipients of the course: professional group of tour pilots.
Assuming that the domestic market after the “unfreezing” of the economy will return to relative normality in the sanitary regime, this will create an opportunity for tour pilots conducting trips in Poland to return to work. Due to the closure of many countries or the mandatory quarantine imposed upon arrival in a country, a significant number of tourists have given up traveling abroad. However, many of them will not give up their vacation, so they will focus their attention on domestic tourism. As a result, the demand for domestic tourist pilots will also increase.
The Polish Tourist Organization, meeting the expectations of the market and the professional group of tour pilots, is offering a free retraining course for tour pilots, which will be implemented in cooperation with the Forum of Regional Tourist Organizations.
Tour pilots who have so far specialized in foreign tours will, through a refresher course, be given the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge of the tourist assets of all 16 provinces and expand their information on the specifics of working in Poland. Obtaining a certificate of completion of the course, should be one of the arguments for such pilots to enter the domestic market and find their way there smoothly and quickly. In the case of pilots already working in the domestic market, they will be given the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the tourist attractions of the various provinces, as a result of which the demand for their services should steadily increase.
Main objectives of the course
- The training classes will be held remotely, using a webinar platform
- The course is planned for min. 100 tour pilots from all over Poland, having the appropriate authorizations (qualifications) such as a tour guide card or a certificate of completion of the tour guide course or a certificate of qualification “piloting of tourist events” or a certificate from a tour operator confirming the piloting of tourist events,
- Enrollment of participants will be on a first-come, first-served basis,
- Number of classes: 64 clock hours – 4 hours per topic of each province
- The course will last a minimum of 8 weeks; taking into account holiday breaks falling during this period and possible postponement of the classes, related to external factors such as the instructor’s illness, unavailability of the webinar platform, etc., which may cause extension of the course,
- In order to complete the course and receive a certificate, the participant must show a minimum of 75% attendance in all classes and must pass the final exam with a positive result (exam in the form of a test, with a minimum achievement of 60% correct answers).
Class topics
- Province – a brief description of the province (including: location, surface, division, current statistical data) /about 30 minutes/.
- Tourist attractions of the region – the most important tourist attractions from the point of view of tourism – each region must include, among others, selected tourist products honored with the Certificate of the Polish Tourist Organization, Polish Tourist Brands, EDEN Poland destinations /about 1 hour approx. 1 hour 20 minutes /.
- Tradition, local customs and local events /about 1 hour /.
- Local products and cuisine – the most famous dishes in the province, what regional cuisine is famous for, where and when local festivals are held, etc. /about 30 minutes/
- Technical side of the pilot – tips such as how to handle difficult groups and problematic tourists, conducting mixed groups (in which there are tourists with disabilities / about 10 minutes /.
- Interesting facts related to the province, anecdotes, etc. / about 30 minutes /.
- Questions and answers – / remaining time /
Schedule of classes
07.06 – Lower Silesia province
08.06 – Kujawsko-Pomorskie Province
14.06 – Lublin Province
15.06 – Lubuskie Province
21.06 – Łódzkie Province
22.06 – Province of Kraków
28.06 – Mazowieckie Province
29.06 – Opolskie Province
05.07 – Podkarpackie Province
12.07 – Podlaskie Province
19.07 – Pomorskie Province
26.07 – Silesian province
02.08 – Province of Greater Poland
09.08 – Świętokrzyskie Province
16.08 – Province of Warmia and Mazury
23.08 – zachodniopomorskie province
26.08 – final exam
Applications for the course
The electronic registration form will be launched on May 18 at 12:00 pm, and information with a link to register will be published on www.forumrot.pl and on the profile www.facebook.com/forumrot. The order of registration is decisive.
Organizers
The project “Retraining course for tour pilots” is implemented by the Polish Tourist Organization in cooperation with the Forum of Regional Tourist Organizations.pow
