Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This Airline and Travel Industry Studies course is perfect for those interested in exploring various career opportunities available in the rapidly growing airline and travel industry. The course content has been designed by industry professionals.
Completion of this course permits progression to Advanced Hospitality, Travel and Event Management QQI Level 6.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Cabin Crew Operations
Travel Agency Service Skills
Customer Service
Amadeus Global Distribution System
Tourism Principles and Practice
Tourism Information and Administration
Work Experience
Word Processing
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 leads to 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 possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M5011 |
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
A wide variety of positions with the Travel and Tourism industry, for example
- Cabin Crew
- Holiday Reservations Agent
- Airport Ground Services
- Travel Agent
- Tour Operator
- Hotels
- Tourist offices and visitor attractions
- Car Hire Companies
- Ferry Companies