Direct Entry (Higher Education - HET)

Certificate

Accommodation Skills with English

ATU Donegal
ATU Donegal
Course Code
D-805
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Course Summary

This course is ideal for an individual who wishes to improve their English skills whilst also gaining exposure to the area of accommodation operations. Learners of this programme will learn to use a wide command of phrases and expressions which will aid them in home and social situations. They will also be taught a wide range of topics in the area of accommodation skills looking at key areas such as the operational side of the rooms division department as well as learning the importance of maintaining standards in the accommodation department. This course can be offered through a blended teaching delivery of both face-to-face and online lectures

This is not a CAO entry course - course fees may be required - apply directly to the college.

College Link

College Link > D-805 - Accommodation Skills with English

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

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PLC Progression Links

This course does not appear to accept applicants with Further Education and Training (FET) awards. Please check with the college directly - sometimes this data is not published openly, or special arrangements may be available.

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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

Career Progression

Graduate careers typically include:

  • Accommodation Assistant
  • Accommodations Supervisor
  • Operations Intern
  • Front Office Trainee
  • Housekeeper Supervisor

Further Research

College Link > D-805 - Accommodation Skills with English

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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