| Course Name |
Tourism with Business |
| Course Provider |
Drogheda Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath 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)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Drogheda |
| Course Content |
This course offers a choice of two areas a student can focus on in this area of tourism. One offers a broad business focus on the tourism industry in Ireland and abroad with a view to progressing to further education or employment. The other offers a focus on airline studies with a specific focus on progressing to a career in Cabin Crew or ground attendant. Students will gain experience in a tourism related business by completing a work placement during the course. |
| FET Code |
5M5011 - Tourism with Business |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award
QQI level 5 Certificate in Tourism with Business. |
| Course Fee |
Fees for 2016/17 were:
€200 registration fee - paid by all students
€200 PLC Government Levy - exemptions for medical card holders, those in receipt of a student grant e.g. SUSI and social welfare recipients e.g. Back to Education Allowance
€50 QQI Examination fee - exemptions for medical card holders
Other exam fees €50
Total €500 |
| Financial Support |
Further Education Students are eligible to apply for a means tested grant. Application is made to SUSI www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Interviews take place in May and September |
| Application Date |
Expand+Applications for all courses can be made online at www.dife.info
All applications will be acknowledged by post or email. Applications will be accepted from January 2017 for the first round of interviews each, usually held in May. All applicants wi...
Hide-Applications for all courses can be made online at www.dife.info
All applications will be acknowledged by post or email. Applications will be accepted from January 2017 for the first round of interviews each, usually held in May. All applicants will be invited to an interview to ascertain their suitability for the course. Further applications are accepted over the summer months and similar interviews take place in early September for any remaining vacancies. All applicants will be notified by post as to the results of the interview.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence Early September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
•Tourism Information & Administration
•Tourism Principles & Practice
•Marketing Practice
•Reception & Front Office Skills
•Business Administration
•Communications
•Work Preparation and Experience
•Word Processing |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are welcome to apply. |
| Entry Requirements |
Applications are invited from those who have completed Leaving Certificate. Mature students and recent school leavers are also welcome to apply. All applicants will be interviewed. There are course charges in relation to both the QQI exams, and the non-QQI elements of the course. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
On successful completion of this course students may progress within the institute to QQI Level 6 Business award or to 3rd level colleges in various related disciplines eg: hospitality or business studies. students may also progress directly to employment with airlines or other tourism related industries. |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Fax: 041 984 1653
Web: www.dife.info
email: info@dife.info |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |