FET Course of the Week: 6M5012 - Tourism with Business & Marketing at Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education
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Tourism with Business & Marketing at Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education is a immersive two year Level 5 course that provides students with knowledge on all aspects of the Tourism industry. Students of this course will obtain the Amadeus examination, an industry recognised ticketing system. Students will be able to take part in a Work Experience placement. Upon completion of this course students will have the necessary skills to gain employment in this ever changing, exciting sector.
Modules of study include:
Year 1:
- Reception and Frontline skills
- Tourism Principles and Practice
- Appreciation of Irish Culture
- Communications
- Ticketing Procedures Amadeus
Year 2:
- Tourism Policy and Practice
- Employment Law
- Event Management
- Irish Culture and Natural Heritage studies
- Digital Marketing
This modules are subject to change so check the college website for up to date information and the full list of modules.
Entry Requirements:
Year 1: Students will need to have completed the Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied. Mature students with relevant life or work experience and those without a formal education are welcome to apply. Applicants whose first language is not English will be tested prior to acceptance.
Year 2: Students who successfully complete all modules in year one of the 5M5011 year one and candidates with a relevant full QQI Level 5 certificate will be considered. Mature students with relevant life or work experience and those without a formal education are welcome to apply. Applicants whose first language is not English will be tested prior to acceptance.
Progression to CAO Courses:
Completion of this course results in a QQI Major award, providing progression opportunities to several Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
View the CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route: 6M5012
Students who achieve Level 6 QQI certification with Coláiste Dhúlaigh of Further Education are eligible to apply for en try to the second year of the Tourism and Marketing degree in TU Dublin.
Career Progression:
Students will be eligible for employment in areas of the Tourism Industry including the Airline, Travel Agency and Hotel Industries.
Careers include:
- Airport Information Assistant