The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to independently and effectively carry out a range of information, administrative and service functions in tourism-related enterprises or to progress to further or higher education and training.

Courses which lead to a QQI Level 5 Major Award in Tourism with Business are delivered at our Sligo and Tralee NLN colleges and enables students to independently and effectively carry out a range of information, administrative and service functions in tourism-related enterprises or to progress to further or higher education and training.

The course includes the study of all aspects of the Tourism Industry, providing students with the skills necessary to gaining employment in this ever expanding area. In addition to providing a good grounding in the Industry, students will also get the opportunity to obtain the Amadeus examination – which is the industry recognised ticketing system.

Embark on a dynamic career path with an Advanced Tourism with Business course. Gain hands-on experience through field trips and real event planning, preparing you for supervisory roles in business, airlines, tour operations, hotels and more. Benefit from integrated work placement, enhancing your employability. Students of this course have been successful in applying for advanced entry to the second year of some Higher Education Institutions.

The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to work in a variety of tourism related businesses, using specialised and creative skills to identify and develop entrepreneurial opportunities or to progress to further or higher education and training.

Are you a recent Tourism or Business graduate at Level 7? If so, this programme will take you to a Level 8 qualification in one academic year. Though this is a business degree, the specialism is Tourism with Events Management.

This programme has been designed to provide the essential practical and theoretical skills to access employment opportunities in the tourism and hospitality industry and in event management organisations.

Interested in a career in Tourism, Hospitality or Event Management but not quite sure which course to study? This is the one for you! This common entry course allows students get a taster of three different disciplines through a range of modules, which encompass practical and theoretical learning as well as guest lecturers and field trips to enhance the student experience.

Following the first year, students with the guidance of their lecturers, will then stream into year 2 of the Level 8 discipline of their choice. Students can choose from the following:

• Bachelor of Business in International Tourism Management
• Bachelor of Business in International Hotel and Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Business in Event Management with Public Relations

This unique opportunity provides students with broader skillsets and a more varied first year curriculum allowing them make the best possible decision to suit their career goals.

This course is aimed at learners who wish to gain a qualification in the Tourism industry. In addition to the QQI Award, this course offers practical Industry based Qualifications in Amadeus software certified by The International Academy of Travel. Learners undertake a wide range of site visits and tours during the year. The Course offers a wide variety of modules and students have a range of potential career and further study options after successful completion of the course.

Students on this course have the opportunity based on successful interviews to take part in Erasmus link programme and gain valuable work experience and crucial life skills in a foreign country for three weeks during the academic year.

The course specifically focuses on music performance, offering students the chance to hone their skills in this area. Additionally, experienced musicians and industry practitioners teach the program, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the music business. Overall, this program is an ideal option for those seeking to establish themselves as successful musicians in the traditional Irish music genre.

This programme is suitable for all traditional musicians who wish to develop their practical skills and musicianship. The course places an emphasis on performance, developing musical skills, sound and deepening your understanding of Irish traditional music.

The Certificate in Training and Development twelve week programme provides participants with the tools to identify training needs and design, plan, deliver and evaluate quality and engaging training.

The course is aimed at qualified practitioners who wish to pursue a career as a trainer. The course is aimed at individuals already involved in designing and delivering training as part of a project; and team leaders, supervisors and managers required to plan, deliver and/or evaluate training in their workplace.

The QQI Level 6 Training Delivery and Evaluation course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to effectively deliver and evaluate training sessions. This course is ideal for those who are currently working as trainers or those aspiring to enter the field of training and development.

Complete this component and the QQI Level 6 in Training Needs Identification and Design to achieve a QQI Level 6 Special Purpose Award in Training and Development.