Regional Tour Guide
To achieve the Level 6 Special Purpose Award participants must successfully complete the following components: QQI Level 6 Component in Irish Tour Guiding (6N20229) and QQI Level 6 Component in Irish Natural Heritage & Culture (6N20231). This course is suitable for participants who wish to work as Tour Guides employed by tour operators or tour guide organisations Tour guides plan and coordinate tours and follow guest itineraries escorting visitor groups in many historical and cultural venues.
| Award Name | Level 6 Specific Purpose Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Specific Purpose Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
12 weeks.
Irish Tour Guiding 16/09/2025 Tuesday 18.45-21.45
Irish Natural Heritage & Culture (Gavin) 18/09/2025 Thursday 18.45-21.45
Irish Natural Heritage & Culture (Pat) 18/09/2025 Thursday 18.45-21.45
Entry Requirements
NOTE: Learners undertaking online courses must have basic IT skills and have access to the necessary ICT equipment, software and Broadband capability to enable them to undertake an online course.
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
NOTE: The classroom evenings MAY take place at the Further Education and Training Centre, Kilmallock Road Campus, Limerick City, V94 Y6H3. Learners will be notified by text/email.
€600
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees can be availed of by individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment –
20% discount can also be availed of on tuition fees for all full-time College of FET LCFE Mulgrave Street Campus Learners,
20% discount is available on tuition fees for all senior citizens
ID and Paper Evidence Required on application at Mulgrave Street Campus Office ONLY.
NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information
Guides require the ability to retain facts, figures and folklore and present the information to tourists in an entertaining and interesting way. Tour guiding is particularly suited to people who are outgoing and who enjoy interacting with others. Communicating, planning and organising are important skills to possess and fluency in a second language is a distinct advantage.
Programme Description:
QQI Level 6 Component in Irish Tour Guiding (6N20229).
QQI Level 6 Component in Irish Natural Heritage & Culture (6N20231).
Please see our website and/or brochure for further details.
Note: Badges will be issued to graduates of this Regional Tour Guide course on achievement of the full special purpose award 6S20233. See information at the following link: www.failteireland.ie/Supports/Training-Workshops/Tourist-guide-training.aspx
Fáilte Ireland on behalf of industry continues to host a directory of qualified tour guides and continue to be an advocate of tour guiding and recognises the importance that tour guiding plays in enhancing the visitor’s experience of Ireland.
6S20233 Regional Tour Guiding
6N20229 Irish Tour Guiding
6N20231 Irish Natural Heritage & Culture
Accreditation: QQI Level 6 Special Purpose Award in Regional Tour Guiding 6S20233.
QQI Level 6 Component in Irish Tour Guiding (6N20229)
QQI Level 6 Irish Natural Heritage & Culture (6N20231)
NOTE: This course will consist of a mixture of In-Class, Online and Field Trips to specified locations
NOTE: The Tuesday classroom evenings MAY take place at the Further Education and Training Centre, Kilmallock Road Campus, Limerick City, V94 Y6H3. Learners will be notified by text/email
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344