Travel & Tourism

Marino College of Further Education

 

Course Name Travel & Tourism
Course Provider Marino College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) City of Dublin ETB
Course Code 5M5011 140
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Diploma International Academy of Travel None
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Attendance Options Full time
Location (Districts) Fairview
Course Content Aims
This is a one year full-time course which gives students the opportunity to gain the necessary skills to work in the travel business or a tourism related area. The course has been designed in partnership with the International Academy of Travel (IAOT). The emphasis is on practical training combined with the development of business and administration skills.
FET Code 5M5011 - Tourism with Business
Duration One year full-time course
Comment Award
QQI Level 5 Award 5M5011 IAOT Diploma in International Travel Industry Studies.
Course Fee

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Registration fees apply. However it is important that students should budget to cover the cost of the various student services - similar to the requirements of Third Level Colleges. These costs include examination fees, insurance, regis...

Financial Support

Expand+Students attending full-time approved courses at Marino College are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. The Grant is based solely on income and where students wish to proceed with an application it is necessary to apply to one's local Educati...

Interview All eligible applicants will be interviewed. You may need to bring a portfolio to some interviews.
Application Date Application for all courses can be made online. See application weblink field below. Otherwise applications should be made directly to Marino College of Further Education, Connolly House, 171 North Strand Road, Dublin 1. Telephone: 01 8557116.
Application Weblink Web Page - Click Here
Subjects Taught

Expand+Course Content Includes

QQI Level 5
Tourism Principles & Practice
Tourism Information & Administration
Principles & Practice of Selling
Word Processing
Marketing Practice
Work Experience
Customer Service

International Academy of Travel
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Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate standard including Leaving Certificate Applied and interview.
Assessment Method Assessment & Certification

1.Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) Level 5
2.IAOT Diploma in International Travel Industry Studies. The Diploma is equivalent to 10 IATA Points.
Careers or Further Progression Future Prospects

Graduates from Travel and Tourism Course are securing employment in areas such as Cabin Crew, Passenger Reservations, Travel Agencies and Airlines and Handling agencies. Students who attain their full QQI Level 5 Award will have an opportunity to progress to third level institutions or to join the Advanced Certificate in Administration Course (QQI Level 6) at Marino College or elsewhere.
Further Enquiries Phone: 01 8557116
Fax: 01 8554064 Email: marinofe@eircom.net
Web: www.marinocollege.ie