Regional Tour Guide
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. This course will consist of a MIXTURE of In-Class, Online and Field Trips to specified locations. TBC by the tutors
Irish Tour Guiding 15/09/2026 Tuesday 18.45 21.45
Irish Natural Heritage & Culture (Gavin) 17/09/2026 Thursday 18.45 21.45
Irish Natural Heritage & Culture (Pat) 17/09/2026 Thursday 18.45 21.45
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.
Further information
15/09/2026
Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information.
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. 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.
6S20233 Regional Tour Guiding
6N20229 Irish Tour Guiding
6N20231 Irish Natural Heritage & Culture
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