Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BVHTTDL Issuing National Occupational Skill Standards for occupations in the tourism group

Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BVHTTDL issues National Occupational Skill Standards for occupations in the tourism group to improve the quality of human resources in the tourism sector. This document specifies the skill and knowledge requirements for each occupation.

Document No.01/2014/TT-BVHTTDL
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Signed byHoàng Tuấn Anh — Bộ trưởng
Updated19/06/2026
SectorCulture, Sports and Tourism
FieldUncategorized
Issued date15/01/2014
Effective date05/03/2014
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BVHTTDL issues National Occupational Skill Standards for occupations in the tourism group to improve the quality of human resources in the tourism sector. This document specifies the skill and knowledge requirements for each occupation.

Scope of application

Workers, training institutions, and businesses operating in the tourism field

Key points

  • Workers in tourism occupations must meet the National Occupational Skill Standards as prescribed in this Circular (Article 1).
  • The standards include the following occupations: Restaurant Services, Culinary Techniques, Hotel Management, Resort Management, Entertainment and Sports Service Management, Tour Guiding, Travel Agency Management, and MICE Tourism Management.
  • Training institutions must develop training programs consistent with the National Occupational Skill Standards (Article 1).
  • Businesses operating in the tourism sector have the responsibility to enhance the quality of human resources according to the National Occupational Skill Standards.
  • This Circular takes effect from March 5, 2014.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Improving the quality of human resources in the tourism sector, contributing to sustainable development of the tourism industry in Vietnam.
  • Creating opportunities for workers to enhance their occupational skills and competitiveness in the labor market.
  • Requiring training institutions to adjust their training programs to comply with the new standards may impose financial and human resource pressures.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What occupations does this Circular regulate?

This Circular regulates National Occupational Skill Standards for the following occupations: Restaurant Services, Culinary Techniques, Hotel Management, Resort Management, Entertainment and Sports Service Management, Tour Guiding, Travel Agency Management, and MICE Tourism Management.

What standards must workers meet?

Workers in tourism occupations must meet the National Occupational Skill Standards as prescribed in this Circular.

What responsibilities do training institutions have?

Training institutions must develop training programs consistent with the National Occupational Skill Standards.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from March 5, 2014.

Full text

MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM
AND TOURISM

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

NUMBER: 01/2014/TT-BVHTTDL

HA NOI, January 15, 2014

CIRCULAR
ISSUING NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS
FOR OCCUPATIONS IN THE TOURISM GROUP

Based on the Vocational Training Law 2006;

Pursuant to Decree No. 76/2013/NĐ-CP dated July 16, 2013, promulgated by the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism;

BASED ON THE DECISION NO. 09/2008/QĐ-BLĐTBXH dated March 27, 2008 of the Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs regarding the issuance of regulations on principles and procedures for developing and issuing national occupational skill standards;

AT THE PROPOSAL OF THE TRAINING DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR;

THE MINISTER OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM ISSUES THE NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS FOR OCCUPATIONS IN THE TOURISM GROUP.

Article 1. ACCORDING TO THIS CIRCULAR, THE NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS IN THE FIELD OF TOURISM INCLUDE:

1. FOOD SERVICES;

2. FOOD PREPARATION TECHNIQUES;

3. HOTEL MANAGEMENT;

4. RESORT MANAGEMENT;

5. ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS SERVICE MANAGEMENT;

6. TOUR GUIDING;

7. TRAVEL AGENCY MANAGEMENT;

8. MEETING, INCENTIVE, CONVENTION, AND EXHIBITION (MICE) TOURISM MANAGEMENT.

Article 2. THIS CIRCULAR TAKES EFFECT FROM MARCH 5, 2014.

Article 3. THE HEAD OF THE MINISTRY’S OFFICE, THE TRAINING DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR, THE HEADS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND UNITS, AND ASSOCIATED INDIVIDUALS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS CIRCULAR./.

THE MINISTER

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