Tourism with Airline Studies

Drogheda Institute of Further Education

 

Course Name Tourism with Airline Studies
Course Provider Drogheda Institute of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) Louth & Meath ETB
Course Code 5M5011
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
Ready For Take Off Certificate International Academy of Travel None
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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
Ready for Takeoff and Amadeus qualifications validated by the International Academy of Travel.

QQI level 5 Certificate in Tourism with Airline Studies
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 fees €50
Other Exam fees - €465 (IAOT GDS)

Total €965
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

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Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Courses commence Early September 2017
Subjects Taught •Airline Studies
•Ready for take-off (IAOT Diploma)
•Tourism Principles & Practice
•Tourism Information & Administration
•Global Distribution Systems
•Heritage
•Communications
•Work Preparation and Experience
•Word Processing
•Occupational first Aid

Ready for Takeoff and Amadeus qualifications validated by the International Academy of Travel.
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 sucessful 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
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