Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is aimed at learners who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in the travel & event management industry. Learners may wish to further their education into areas of hospitality or events management, which offer excellent career opportunities both in Ireland and internationally. You will complete various practical and theory modules that will advance your knowledge of this unique area.
In addition you will gain hands on experience through Galileo, a computerised (GDS) reservation system used in travel agencies and airports. Field trips/visits may also be scheduled as part of the programme.
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 |
| 6M5012 |
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.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
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
Advanced Certificate in Business Tourism & Event Management graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Event and Marketing Co-ordinator │ Conference Centre Co-ordinator │ Event Manager │Hotel Manager │Visitor Experience Manager in a Tourist Attraction |