Is the tour guide qualification certificate the same as the tour guide certificate?

Tour guide qualification certificate and tour guide certificate are different, they are two different certificates.

Tour guide qualification certificate and tour guide certificate are two different certificates. The specific differences are as follows:

1, tour guide qualification certificate: the tour guide qualification certificate is the certificate to guide the tour guide to engage in tour guide professional qualification. Issued by the relevant tourism education institutions or training institutions, indicating that the tour guide has completed the professional knowledge and skills training of tour guides and passed the corresponding assessment.

2. Tour guide card: A tour guide card refers to a certificate approved by the national or local tourism authorities, indicating that tour guides can legally engage in tour guide work. To obtain a tour guide certificate, you need to apply to the relevant tourism authorities after obtaining the tour guide qualification certificate, and pass the examination and review procedures.

3. To obtain a tour guide certificate, you must first obtain a tour guide qualification certificate. The tour guide qualification certificate was obtained after passing the national tour guide qualification examination. 20 16 is changed to the national unified examination, which is valid for life and is the basic requirement for tour guides to engage in tour guide work.

Generally speaking, the tour guide card has a certain validity period and needs to be updated and renewed regularly. The tour guide card needs to conclude a labor contract with the travel agency or apply for registration in the relevant tourism industry, and it is valid for 3 years.

The contents of the tour guide card exam usually include the following knowledge and skills.

1. Tour guide laws and regulations: understand the national tourism laws and regulations, the management regulations of the tour guide industry, etc. , including relevant legal responsibilities, travel contracts, tour guide service standards, etc.

2. Knowledge of scenic spots and common sense of tourism: Be familiar with the knowledge of scenic spots, historic sites, history and culture in the area where the tour guide is responsible, have certain common sense of tourism, including information on transportation, food, accommodation, shopping, etc., and can provide relevant advice and suggestions for tourists.

3. Foreign language interpretation and service skills: have certain foreign language interpretation ability, be able to communicate fluently, accurately convey information and answer tourists' questions. Good communication skills and service skills, including reception etiquette, business operation process, emergency treatment, etc.