Inchicore College of Further Education Tourism Studies
- Course Code:
- 5M5011
- Award:
- QQI - Level 5
Course Aim
Tourism in Ireland is an exciting and dynamic career choice which offers you opportunities in every region of the country. In a job where no two days are ever the same you may choose to work in the airlines, hospitality, tour guiding, event management or on cruise ships but whatever your choice, this course is designed to prepare you for employment in the tourism industry or to progress to further and higher education.
You will engage in industry-linked modules, enjoy guest speakers from tourism careers and visit a range of tourist attractions. Work experience and a variety of teaching methods gives you the opportunity to link theory with the practical and gain a broad understanding of how the tourism industry operates. You will gain employment both at home or abroad in visitor attractions, travel agencies, hotels, reservation sales, heritage centres and reception areas.
Course Content
Tourism Information & Administration
Tourism Principles & Practice
Customer Service
Work Experience
Word Processing
Irish Cultural & Heritage Resources
Principles & Practice of Selling
Cabin Crew Operations
French
Business Administration
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 5 subjects
or Leaving Certificate Applied
or QQI Level 4
Equivalent qualifications will be accepted
Mature Applicants
Mature students are welcome to apply.