Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is designed to prepare students for employment in the tourism and travel industries. Core modules prepare students for work in the ever-expanding tourism sector. Students are offered the opportunity to complete the "Ready for Take off" programme leading to a Diploma in International Travel Industry Studies certified by the International Academy of Travel (IAOT). This allows students to avail of the many employment opportunities in the aviation sector, at home and abroad. There is a strong emphasis on communications and customer service skills, and students will develop their ability in problem-solving and dealing with the public.
Certification:
- QQI Level 5 Certificate in Tourism with Business
- IAOT Diploma in International Travel Industry Studies (Ready for Take-Off)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Customer Service
Airline Studies
Communications
Tourism Principles and Practice
Work Experience
Choice of French, German, Spanish or Irish ab initio
Heritage
Tourism Information and Administration
Word Processing
Team Working
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
Employment opportunities are varied. Graduates can expect to find employment in the following areas: hotels, visitor attractions, public tourism, airlines, airports, travel, human resources, aviation and translation work.