| Course Name |
Travel & Tourism Services |
| Course Provider |
Limerick College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB |
| Course Code |
5M5011 6N4973 TTSX |
| 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 |
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
Minor |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
| Certificate |
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Galileo |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Limerick City |
| Course Content |
Expand+Course Overview
This 1 year full time programme, specialising in Tourism and Travel Services, is aimed at learners who wish to pursue a career in the exciting Travel, Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Industries. Tourism in Ireland, currently providi...
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This 1 year full time programme, specialising in Tourism and Travel Services, is aimed at learners who wish to pursue a career in the exciting Travel, Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Industries. Tourism in Ireland, currently providing one in twelve jobs. Learners acquire both the practical and theoretical aspects of travel, tourism, leisure and hospitality. Field trips are an integral part of the course. Learners may apply to participate in the Leonardo da Vinci scheme, involving a period of work experience abroad, usually 3 weeks in France.
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| FET Code |
5M5011 - Tourism with Business |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award:
QQI Level 5 Tourism with Business 5M5011
QQI Level 6 Component Certificate in GDS Global Distribution Systems 6N4973
Optional IAOT GAILILEO |
| Course Fee |
There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration fees, examination fees, and for some courses, materials fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview. |
| Financial Support |
Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.Learnerfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary. |
| Interview |
Interviews will be held in May and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill anyremaining places. Therefore, early application is advisable. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
Note that an Application Administration Fee of €20 now applies to all applications. This is a non refundable payment. |
| Subjects Taught |
Typical Modules
Tourism Information & Administration
Tourism Principles & Practice
Customer Service
Communications
Work Experience
French
Business Administration Skills
Amadeus
Word Processing
Web Authoring |
| Entry Requirements |
• Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
• Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic
requirements.
• In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Employment Opportunities / Progression
• Positions in the Hospitality and Leisure Sector, as well as in Travel Agencies, Airlines, Airport Authorities, Tourist Information Offices, Heritage Centres, Leisure Facilities, etc. There is a Level 6 prog...
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• Positions in the Hospitality and Leisure Sector, as well as in Travel Agencies, Airlines, Airport Authorities, Tourist Information Offices, Heritage Centres, Leisure Facilities, etc. There is a Level 6 programme in this area to which holders of the Level 5 Award may progress.
• Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or visit www.qqi.ie
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| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 061 414 344
Fax: 061 414 186
email: apply@lcfe.ie
Website : www.lcfe.ie |
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