| Course Name |
Tourism & Travel - Travel Agency Studies |
| Course Provider |
Liberties College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M5011 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Liberties |
| Course Content |
Expand+This foundation course offers an introduction to tourism and to the travel sector of international tourism. The focus is on quality customer service and on developing the skills needed by people working in this customer oriented business.
Feature...
Hide-This foundation course offers an introduction to tourism and to the travel sector of international tourism. The focus is on quality customer service and on developing the skills needed by people working in this customer oriented business.
Features of the Course
Students acquire a detailed understanding of tourism and the national and international tourist industry
Real training in interpersonal skills, developing excellence in communication oral, written and telephone
Instruction in key aspects of the Travel business travel packages, holiday planning, travel agency practice
Customer Care and Quality Service what it is and how its delivered
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| FET Code |
5M5011 - Tourism with Business |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification
QQI Level 5 Tourism & Business 5M5011
Diploma in Airline Studies - International Academy of Travel
Galileo |
| Number of Places |
22 |
| Course Fee |
Expand+There are no tuition fees for students who are citizens of Ireland or another European Union State. For all students there is a moderate course charge to cover expenses such as examination fees and specialist materials supplied directly to students....
Hide-There are no tuition fees for students who are citizens of Ireland or another European Union State. For all students there is a moderate course charge to cover expenses such as examination fees and specialist materials supplied directly to students.
From 2011, as required by government legislation, a Registration Charge of 200 (in addition to the course charge) will be payable by all Post Leaving Cert (PLC) students. There will be some exemptions and reliefs.
Contact the Admissions Office for an up-to-date listing of course charges. Candidates who are non-EU citizens should contact the College for details of entry conditions.
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| Financial Support |
Students may be eligible for a means tested maintenance grant under the Maintenance Grants Scheme for students attending Post Leaving Certificate Courses. General information and application details may be obtained on www.susi.ie. You can submit your application for a Maintenance Grant once you have secured a college place.
Candidates are advised to apply for a grant as soon as they have secured a college place in order to have time to submit all documents required. |
| Interview |
Yes - 23rd May 2017 |
| Application Date |
** Walk in Interviews Liberties College**
Monday to Friday 11:00 1:00
We are still recruiting for some of our courses commencing next week.(as at 6/9/2017)
Apply online on www.libertiescollege.ie
Alternatively you can obtain an application form from the College Office.
Completed forms should be returned to:
Admissions Office
Liberties College
Bull Alley Street
Dublin 8 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Principal Areas of Study
Tourism Principles & Practice
Tourism Information and Administration
Customer Service
IATA approved: Galileo Computerised Reservations Systems
Work Experience
Word Processing
Principles of Practice & Selling
Appreciation of Irish Culture
Cabin Crew Operations
(Modules offered may be subject to change). |
| Entry Requirements |
You should be at least 17 years of age
Two references must be presented with your application form
Leaving Certificate standard is required; or Pass Level (120 credits) in the Leaving Certificate Applied. Individual courses may have specific additional requirements. These will be outlined in the course descriptions for each course
Relevant work experience or training will be considered |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Courses at Pearse College are at Levels 5 & 6. Courses in Universities and IoTs are at Levels 7 & 8. All Universities and IoTs accept growing numbers of applications on the basis of performance in QQI Level 5 assessments. In many cases holders of the...
Hide-Courses at Pearse College are at Levels 5 & 6. Courses in Universities and IoTs are at Levels 7 & 8. All Universities and IoTs accept growing numbers of applications on the basis of performance in QQI Level 5 assessments. In many cases holders of the QQI Advanced Certificate (Level 6) may apply for advanced entry.
UK institutions are open to applications and offer advanced entry to holders of Edexcel HND qualifications. Progression opportunities for QQI graduates are growing each year. There are now real and substantial opportunities for PLC students to progress to third level.
Employment
Travel Agencies
Ferry and Rail Companies
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 01 454 0044
Fax: 01 454 6348
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie
Web: www.libertiescollege.ie |
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