Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College
This course is designed to meet the high demand for skilled professionals in luxury hospitality, this course prepares students for careers in high-end bars, restaurants, and hotels. The program emphasizes practical leadership, allowing students to manage their own bar and restaurant while engaging in market research and entrepreneurial activities. Beyond local industry exposure and guest speaker sessions, students have the unique opportunity to participate in the Erasmus+ Programme, gaining international experience to thrive in the global tourism sector.
Course Details
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:
| CAO with Any QQI Major Award |
| Old FETAC Code | New QQI Code |
| 6M5012 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
- Hotel/Bar/Restaurant Management
- Cocktail Bartending
- Customer Service
- Marketing
- Sales
- Event Management
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