Sales, service and tourism
You learn
- economical and sustainable operations
- marketing, entrepreneurship and innovation
- administration and digital tools
- tourism and travel
- customer relations and sales
- planning and implementation of security measures
You should be
- organised, structured and result oriented
- creative and have the ability to think strategically
- interested in communicating with people
- open to different cultures and traditions
You can become
- a sales representative or a travel agent
- an administrative worker or a receptionist
- a security guard
See all vocations and competences
Workplaces
- shops or your own company
- offices and hotels
- security firms, emergency alarm centres or airports
- tourism and travel agencies
More education
Vocational education and training lead to vocational competence (with or without a trade or journeyman’s certificate). After completing vocational education and training you can start working or take further education:
- You can take further education at a tertiary vocational college. A is a short vocational further education meant for those who have taken vocational education and training.
- You can take a
– after Vg2 or
– after achieving vocational competence.
You will then have the option to take higher education at a university college or university. Remember that some study programmes, such as for instance engineering, science and medical studies, require you to have certain science subjects. - You can also apply for admission to higher education after a preliminary course or by the Y-path, the vocational pathway to higher education. The Y-path is intended for those with relevant vocational experience. Preliminary courses and the Y-path are most commonly used for science and engineering studies.
