Tourism & Travel with Cabin Crew Training
Working as Cabin Crew for a major airline is an exciting and challenging career, where you can travel the world meanwhile working to provide excellent customer service and ensuring the safety of all passengers on board.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
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
MI Progression
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Tourism & Event Management
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
TU Dublin Hospitality Management 7
ATU Galway Mayo International Hotel Management 8
DkIT Hospitality Management 7
TU Dublin Tourism & Digital Marketing 8
TU Dublin Event Management 8
Employment Progression
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:
Aer Lingus/Ryanair
DM Tours
Kilronan Castle
Travel Agencies.
Further information
QQI Exam Fee €50.00
Administration Fee €50.00
Capitation Fee €100.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees
In August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
The Ready to Fly exam fee of €250.00 is also fully funded by Monaghan Institute and CMETB.
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.
You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
LTS6 - Level 5 Tourism and Travel with Cabin Crew Training
Is This Course Right For You?
This course aims to provide the specialist skills needed for working in the tourism, travel, airline and hospitality industries. It will develop the learner’s knowledge and understanding of the tourism industry, as well as preparing learners for further training and education in the sector.
What Will You Study?
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, which is certified by the International Academy of Travel (IAOT). This exciting cabin crew module combines theoretical and practical components including practicing safety demonstrations and serving food and beverages. Learners will also engage in training within a mock aircraft.
Areas of study to include:
Ready to Fly – IAOT
Cabin Crew Operations
Tourism Principles and Practice
Tourism Information and Administration
Customer Service
Communications
Business Administration Skills
Marketing Practice
Word Processing
Work Experience
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments
• Project Work
• Practical Skills Tests
• Final Examinations
5M5011 - Tourism with Business
Ready to Fly Certificate- IAOT
Qualifications
5M5011 QQI Level 5 Tourism with Business
Ready to Fly Certificate- IAOT
For more information on this course, please contact Melanie Keith.
E-mail: melaniekeith@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie