Regional Tour Guiding
The purpose of this award (which was developed in collaboration with Fáilte Ireland) is to enable learners to acquire the relevant knowledge, skills and competencies to work effectively as a Tourist Guide in the greater Dublin Region and surrounding area. It also provides learners with the necessary business skills needed to start their own tour guiding business.
| 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
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
The course is targeted at students who have a genuine interest in working as a Tour Guide. Prior qualifications or experience in this area would be an advantage, but are not required. Since places are limited, applicants will be interviewed. Tour guiding is particularly suited to people who are good communicators, are outgoing and who enjoy interacting with others. Planning and organisational skills are important skills and fluency in a second language is an advantage (but not a requirement).
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Graduates from this course have found employment as Tour Guides on either a full-time or part-time basis in both public and private sector organisations and companies.
Further information
In response to the cost-of-living crisis, we are implementing a significant reduction in fees for all domestic (EU, EEA, Stamp 4) students undertaking a PLC course in the upcoming academic year. All charges directly related to your QQI qualification, excluding a nominal, non-refundable, registration charge of €50, will be waived. There may be additional costs for entrance fees to certain tourist attractions, museums etc. during the course of the year.
On successful completion of the course you will be able to:
Plan and implement themed tour itineraries in Dublin and the surrounding areas
Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of culture and heritage in Dublin and surrounding areas
Develop a range of communication, information and customer care skills
Become confident in using digital media skills to promote tourism products and services to target potential customers
Manage and conduct tours as a self-employed guide or work for an incoming tour operator
Implement best safety and environmental practices
Implement tour management skills and techniques
Leads to NFQ Level 6 QQI Special Purpose Award in Regional Tour Guiding (6S20233)
To achieve the Special Purpose Award in Regional Tour Guiding you will need to pass:
Irish Tour Guiding
Irish Natural Heritage and Culture
Additional modules are also available in the following areas (subject to demand and timetabling constraints):
Entrepreneurship
Digital Marketing
Business Management
Customer Service
Personal & Professional Development
Relational Database
Spreadsheets
Word Processing
Regional Tour Guiding 6S20233
Contact Details
Further Education and Training – Higher Education Route:
Email: info@stillorgancfe.ie
Tel: +353 1 2880704