| Course Name |
Hospitality Heritage & Tourism |
| Course Provider |
Youghal Youthreach Centre |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
St. Colman's Community College, Cork 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) |
Youghal |
| Course Content |
Are you interested in working in Ireland’s largest industry? Hospitality, Heritage and Tourism is a unique opportunity for you. Update internet skills, secure work experience, learn about history and culture, learn to produce an event, gain hospitality skills, and discover worldwide tourism practices in a student-centred environment. |
| FET Code |
5M5011 - Tourism with Business |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification
Component Certificates are awarded when individual modules are completed. A National Certificate QQI Level 5 in Tourism with Business (5M5011) is awarded on completion of 120 credits.
This PLC course is run as an extension from St Colman's Community College in Midleton |
| Number of Places |
Places are limited so apply early |
| Course Fee |
Fees
Some students will be required to pay a €200 Government Registration Fee. A non-refundable registration fee of €50 is required by all students to accept a place on the course. |
| Financial Support |
There are a number of possible funding options available, depending on your circumstances. Further information is available at www.studentfinance.ie |
| Interview |
Yes - early June |
| Application Date |
You can apply any time up to the start of September, however the first round of interviews will take place in early June so to increase your chance of getting a place on the course you are advised to apply early.
To apply for this course:
Visit www.colmans.ie and apply online (or see link below) |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Starting September 2016
Applicants will be invited by post for interview at the centre. The first round of interviews will take place in early June and the last round of interviews will be in August if there are still places available.
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Hide-Starting September 2016
Applicants will be invited by post for interview at the centre. The first round of interviews will take place in early June and the last round of interviews will be in August if there are still places available.
Accept Place on Course
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer of a place on a course by post and must secure this place by accepting their place before a set date. Failure to do so may result in the place being offered to another applicant.
Start the Course
Students will be informed of the start date when offered a place on the course. All students must attend the centre on this date. If you cannot attend on this date please let the centre know to retain your place.
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| Subjects Taught |
• Tourism Principles & Practice
• Tourism Information & Administration
• Work Experience
• Communications
• Reception & Frontline Office Skills
• Heritage
• Computer Skills
• Event Production
Work Experience is an essential part of this course. The dates and duration will be specified by the Centre. |
| Entry Requirements |
QQI Level 4, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experience. Mature students are welcome to apply without the minimum educational requirements. Places will be allocated on the basis of an interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression Options
This accreditation may offer an alternative route to third level education. Visit www.cao.ie for more information. Career prospects include: Reception, Hospitality, Heritage & Tourism Information Centre, Travel Agency, Tour Guide and self-employment. |
| Further Enquiries |
For further information please contact
Sharon Ormonde on 087 1985430
or sharon.ormonde@corketb.ie |