Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Cork is well placed sitting between the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East and if you have an interest in promoting Cork and Ireland by becoming involved in the Tourism sector, then this is the course for you. You will learn about practical tour guide training, the IT skills needed to work in travel administration and receive training in Amadeus (GDS) used by travel agents and airlines worldwide. This course can also be used as a strong pre university option with great links to higher education institutes. Students participate in site visits to cultural and heritage sites all over Munster.
CERTIFICATION:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Tourism with Business (5M5011).
QQI Component Maths (5N1833) – available as an option in the evening for learners requiring Maths for progression. Amadeus Certificate and a package holiday booking system qualification awarded by the International Academy of Travel.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Tourism Principles and Practice - 5N2078
Tourism Information and Administration - 5N0636
Travel Agency Service Skills - 5N4970
Global Distribution Systems - 6N4973
Work Experience - 5N1356
Communications - 5N0690
Spanish - 5N1630
Irish Cultural & Heritage Resources - 5N1293
Word Processing - 5N1358
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
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QQI Code
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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
Previous students have gained employment as tour operators, tourist office staff, tour guides, receptionists in hotels, conference/event organisers, customer service agents, cruise liner personnel and airport staff.