Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is ideal for individuals who are passionate about local history, Irish culture, and the environment, and who want to play an active role in their community. Whether you’re interested in preserving heritage, supporting sustainable tourism, or contributing to cultural and environmental projects, this course offers a pathway. Learners explore Ireland’s rich traditions through folklore, archaeology, literature, and the arts, while also gaining knowledge of ecotourism and sustainability. The course supports progression to further education or employment in tourism, heritage, and community development roles.
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Culture and Heritage Studies 5M2154
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Archaeology
Folklore and Ethnology
Local History
Teamworking
Work Experience
Appreciation of Irish Culture
Literary, Visual and Performing Arts
Ecotourism
Environmental Sustainability Awareness
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
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:
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
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
- Tour Guide
- Heritage Centre Assistant
- Eco-tourism Operator
- Cultural Event Coordinator
- Community Development Worker
- Visitor Experience Assistant
- Local History Researcher
