Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Advanced Certificate in Tourism with Business course is aimed at those seeking a supervisory role within a variety of tourism related businesses, or if you are seeking to progress to further or higher education and training. The course builds on your previous qualifications and work experiences and seeks to progress your skills to a supervisory level within the sector.
These skills can be developed practically when you complete a six-week work placement which can be completed within Ireland, or you have the option of completing a fully funded Erasmus+ placement in Finland. In addition, you will develop your transferable skills at a supervisory level in event management, consultative selling and customer service which you can use in any business or tourism setting. The course includes trips to heritage and cultural sites and guest lectures by sector experts in the tourism industry.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Event Management 6N4800
Consultative Selling 6N2054
Work Experience 6N1946
Irish Cultural and Natural Heritage 6N0652
Global Distribution Systems 6N4973
Customer Service 6N0697
Tourism Policy and Practice 6N2106
Airport Passenger Services 6N4972
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.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
| 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.
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.
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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