Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College
This is a comprehensive, practical training course designed to equip learners with the vital skills and industry knowledge required to orchestrate successful events and navigate the dynamic tourism sector. The curriculum addresses the logistical, creative, and strategic elements behind major events, answering fundamental industry questions from what it takes to produce a massive live concert or a high-stakes corporate product launch, to what makes a wedding truly memorable.
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 |
| DTXXX | 5M5011 |
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
Students can pursue careers in:
- Tourist Boards
- Resorts
- Reservation Offices
- Tour Operations
- Travel Package Providers
- Students may also wish to start their own business
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