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.
QQI Level 5 - Tourism with Business Award 5M5011 (120 credits are required for the QQI award)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Business Administration
Digital Marketing
Event Production
Tourism Principles & Practice
Tourism Information & Administration
Heritage
Customer Service
Spreadsheet Methods
Work Experience
Reception and Frontline Office Skills
Entrepreneurial Studies
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
Successful students can further their studies in Year 2 - Management & Marketing in Tourism in the College.
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