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Expand+This two year course in Travel and Tourism includes all the main aspects of the tourism industry as well as customer service, communication and management skills. It equips the student with the necessary varied skills for employment in this increasin...
Hide-This two year course in Travel and Tourism includes all the main aspects of the tourism industry as well as customer service, communication and management skills. It equips the student with the necessary varied skills for employment in this increasingly important and expanding industry. There is also the opportunity for further study with D.I.T. for students who are successful in the second year of the course.
In addition to providing a good grounding in the tourism industry, students will have the opportunity to obtain the Amadeus Global Distribution System (GDS) examination, which is one of the most recognised GDS’s used worldwide.
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Expand+International Applicants
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to r...
Hide-International Applicants
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to remain in Ireland, issued by the Immigration section of the Department of Justice. Non-EU learners in certain circumstances may be required to pay a course fee for their course. For further details, please contact the college.
Learners are advised that to benefit from their chosen course they should be proficient in written and spoken English. Learners may be required to do an English Language proficiency assessment as part of the interview process.
Mature Students
The number of mature students attending CDCFE is increasing each year and at present constitutes a significant proportion of our total numbers. Mature students are very welcome and our Learner Support Service will pay particular attention to their learning needs.
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Course Charges
There are no fees for tuition. However, in line with provision in the third level sector, charges exist to cover the costs of the following items: books, some equipment, uniforms/clothing, student services, student union, examination fees and registration charges by professional bodies. Check website for individual course charges. In addition students are liable for a €200 participant contribution. Some categories of student are exempt from paying the contribution
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Expand+Year 1:
Reception and Frontline Office Skills, Customer Service, Tourism Principles and Practice, Marketing, Appreciation of Irish Culture, Tourism Information and Administration, Word Processing, Work Experience, French, Ticketing Procedures (Amade...
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Reception and Frontline Office Skills, Customer Service, Tourism Principles and Practice, Marketing, Appreciation of Irish Culture, Tourism Information and Administration, Word Processing, Work Experience, French, Ticketing Procedures (Amadeus)
Students who achieve a full award in first year are eligible for
entry to second year.
Year 2
Tourism Policy and Practice, Heritage, Human Resources Management, Work Experience, Customer Service, Event Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management.
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