This course will give you a broad skill set that can be used across the hospitality industry. A career in hospitality can be diverse, and the content on this course reflects the diverse nature of the industry, so you are equipped for the fast-paced, vibrant and customer-centred hospitality industry.

Along with Level 5 Major Award in Hospitality Operations, this course includes additional exciting modules:

Cabin Crew Operations:
With this qualification you'll gain an insight in the basic operations of a flight attendant, learning the skills needed to make announcements while on-board, respond to emergency situations and manage to flow of the passengers.

Barista Skills:
With this qualification you'll gain the knowledge and skills you need to prepare and serve hot and cold drinks in any environment.

If you aspire to a career in the Hotel and Hospitality sector, this programme will provide you with a fantastic introduction to the wide range of careers on offer. You will learn practical skills such as food preparation, accommodation techniques and hospitality, and a range of business skills to support your career ambitions. You can progress to careers in many hospitality contexts, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, events venues, cruise-liners and destination venues.

Hotel & Hospitality Operations is a PLC Work-Based programme, and part of your study will include work placements with our Hotel and Hospitality partners, where you will work with experienced colleagues, and learn practical skills in the business context. This programme leads to a qualification that will be your passport to exciting careers in the world of hospitality operations and management, including options to travel and to progress to Higher Education, and to progress to Level 6 Supervisory Management at Carlow Institute.

European Studies is one of the most widely recognised QQI awards. The award links into nearly all Arts & Humanities courses in all Higher Education Institutions in Ireland through the CAO. Examples of progression opportunities include Higher Education courses in the areas of Arts, History, Psychology, Humanities, Media, Law, Communications and Journalism. This course is a great all-rounder for learners who would like to explore the wide variety of modules on offer before deciding on what Higher Education progression route they would like to choose.

The course will equip learners with the essential language and technical skills needed to succeed in today’s job market. In an increasingly digital world, effective communication and IT proficiency is vital for success.

Throughout this course learners will enhance their English language abilities and develop IT competencies, including digital literacy, software applications, selling practices and online collaboration skills required to transition to their future career.

This is a 1 year full time programme which provides learners with a solid foundation in the basic principles of marketing. Social Media, smart phones and technology are all playing an important role, in the fast paced marketing environment. Marketing is an integral part of the modern business and after completing this course learners will be equipped with a wide range of skills including research, pricing, communication and consumer psychology. this course would also be very valuable to those wishing to pursue further study.

Have you a confident, outgoing personality and good communication skills? Would you enjoy working in a creative and dynamic environment? Want to learn more about how to use digital media as an effective marketing tool? Could you see yourself running your own online business? This course offers you the opportunity to learn and apply the fundamentals of marketing using digital media platforms including the web and social media.

In the recovering global economy where there is an upsurge in online business activity, there are excellent career prospects for self-motivated individuals. With this qualification, you will be well placed to take advantage of emerging opportunities and launch your marketing career.