Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course aims to provide the specialist skills needed for working in the tourism, travel and hospitality industries. It will develop the learners knowledge and understanding of the tourism industry, as well as preparing learners for further training and education in the sector. This course contains Tourism related subjects which are taught using a variety of methods including lectures, visits, practicals and role plays.
Work placement will give the learner valuable insight into the industry. There will also be opportunities to participate in field trips to specific tourist attractions. Students will study Cabin Crew Operations and Ready to Fly, with is certified by International Academy of Travel (IAOT). This exciting cabin crew module combines theoretical and practical components including practicing safety demonstrations and serving food and beverages. Students will also engage in training within a mock aircraft.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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 |
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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.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
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
Tourism & Travel with Cabin Crew Training graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Cabin Crew Member │ Airport Check-In Agent │Travel Agencies │ Cruise Ships │Tourist Attractions | Hotels and Country Estates |