| Course Name |
Guiding - Local & Regional Guiding |
| Course Provider |
Letterkenny Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
LY_TMGUD_C |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Specific Purpose Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
Special Purpose |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Letterkenny |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
The Course commences in September (annually)
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| Application Date |
How do I apply?
Application should be made directly to the School of Tourism.
Completed Applications should be returned to:
Admissions, School of Tourism (LYIT),
Shore Road, Killybegs,
Co Donegal
Tel No (074) 9186600
Fax No (074) 9186601 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 day x two 13-week semesters |
| Course Fee |
How much does this course cost?
The cost to participants for undertaking this course is €700.
Alternatively, local community groups can apply for LEADER funding and the course can be offered in conjunction with that group where applications for funding have been successful. |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Minimum Academic Entry Requirement
Leaving Certificate requirements
MIN. FIVE O6/H7
ENGLISH OR IRISH O6/H7
Or
Have obtained a full QQI Level 5 award in any discipline
Or
For entry purposes RPL will be considered in accordance with the ...
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Leaving Certificate requirements
MIN. FIVE O6/H7
ENGLISH OR IRISH O6/H7
Or
Have obtained a full QQI Level 5 award in any discipline
Or
For entry purposes RPL will be considered in accordance with the quality assurance procedures of LYIT.
Or
Any applicant applying based on non EU awards/qualifications must apply directly to the International Office at LYIT. In order to be considered for entry international applicants must present:
A qualification that is recognised as being equivalent to a Level 5 Irish qualification.
An IELTS qualification of 5.5 minimum.
Or
Northern Ireland/UK Applicants click NI/UK
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| Mature Applicants |
Mature applicants may apply for this programme directly to the School of Tourism. Such mature applicants must be 23 years of age (or older) by the 1st of January in the proposed year of entry. Mature applicants do not need to hold a Leaving Certificate qualification, however, they may be called for interview.
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| Course Content |
Expand+Is this Programme for Me?
If you are interested in working in the tourism activity sector providing a range of professional guiding services for visitors, the Local and Regional Guiding programme is designed for you. This programme will provide yo...
Hide-Is this Programme for Me?
If you are interested in working in the tourism activity sector providing a range of professional guiding services for visitors, the Local and Regional Guiding programme is designed for you. This programme will provide you with the professional, social, technical and administrative skills necessary to offer a quality service to domestic and overseas visitors.
Successful participants will be eligible to register on the national database of Tour Guides with Fáilte Ireland.
Benefits of this programmeAt the end of the Local and Regional Guiding Programme you will:
Operate as a professional marine & countryside guide;
Understand the tourism activity sector at regional, national and international level
Be aware of changing market profiles nationally and internationally
Have received training in a wide variety of skills required to service the requirements of special interest groups
Have the ability to anticipate and satisfy customer needs
Be aware of the safety, survival and technical skills associated with specialist guiding services
Be aware of the legislation governing all aspects of the service
Have a greater understanding of the natural environment and be able to interpret the local landscape
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| Subjects Taught |
What will I have to study?
Year Proposed Modules Mandatory/ Elective No of credits Class hours per week
1
Irish History, Culture and Heritage Mandatory 10 6
Local and Regional Guiding Mandatory 10 6 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Are there follow-up programmes available?
On successful completion of this programme, learners will be able to apply for exemptions from both modules on the BA (Hons) in Destination Tourism with Marketing.
What career opportunities will this co...
Hide-Are there follow-up programmes available?
On successful completion of this programme, learners will be able to apply for exemptions from both modules on the BA (Hons) in Destination Tourism with Marketing.
What career opportunities will this course provide?
On completion of the programme, learners can expect to work in a position of responsibility in a range of different tourism-related businesses. Graduates with suitable post qualification experience may reasonably expect to work as:
Local and Regional Tour Guides/Tourist Information Officers
Guides in Visitor Attractions and Heritage Centres
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| Further Enquiries |
For Further Information:
Contact Ciarán ó hAnnracháin, Head of Department of Hospitality & Tourism, Letterkenny Institute of Technology by
E- Mail: ciaran.ohannrachain@lyit.ie
Telephone: (074) 9186603
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lyit.tourism
or
Contact Donna Mulligan, Admissions, School of Tourism (LYIT) by
E- Mail: donna.mulligan@lyit.ie
Telephone: (074) 9186613
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lyit.tourism
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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