Tourism and Travel

Course Content

• Tourism Information and Administration
• Tourism Principles and Practice
• Customer Service
• Work Experience
• Word Processing
• Marketing Practice
• Cabin Crew Operations
• Global Distribution Systems

Career Prospects

• Airlines as Cabin Crew
• Airports as Passenger Services
• Travel Agencies
• Hotels and Cruise Lines
• Tour Operators
• Guides

Certification

• Certificate: QQI Level 5 – Tourism with Business (5M5011)
• Advanced Diploma: Travel Industry Studies (includes Amadeus and Ready for Take-Off)

Endorsed by:

• The International Academy of Travel (IAOT)
• AMADEUS – Ireland
• World Travel Centre FAREBANK
• QQI

Duration

One Year

Supplementary Training Includes

• IAOT Ready to Book
• IAOT Ready to Check-in
• IAOT Ready to Fly
• IAOT Interview with Confidence

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate successfully completed
• Leaving Certificate Applied with minimum Pass level award.
• Successful completion of interview.

Work Experience

Work experience placement is an integral part of this course. Students must obtain one day per week work experience for the academic year. The day will be specified by the College.

Costs

A student services contribution of €50 is payable on registration. The purpose of which is to cover services, materials, and supports including printing, photocopying, library, student cards etc. This is non refundable.

Progression

• The full QQI Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third level institutions nationwide. Further details are available from the relevant institutions.
• Specific progression links are available with SETU for this course. See: Progression Information here.