Travel with Cabin Crew Training
If you are enthusiastic about working in the airline, travel or hospitality sectors, this course offers you a wide range of career options.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | Diploma |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Academy of Travel |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Ready For Take Off Certificate |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Academy of Travel |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
| Diploma | International Academy of Travel | ||
| Ready For Take Off Certificate | International Academy of Travel |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
A student over 16 years seeking entry to this programme does not need a previous formal qualification. Should the student have previous qualifications, one of the following may be advantageous for admission to the programme:
- Leaving Certificate/LCA
- QQI Level 4 Award
- Students who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)
- Mature applicants welcome
- If English is not your first language you may be asked to complete an English assessment
Careers / Further progression
Careers and Opportunities
On completing this award, students secure employment is areas such as: airline cabin crew and ground crew, airport operations, travel agencies, tour operators, hotels, and hospitality sectors.
This QQI award also provides progression routes to further third level studies in the Tourism & Hospitality sector, details of which can be found at: https://careersportal.ie/courses/progression_routes.php?fetac_award=167&any=any&s_sector_id=16&Province=
Further information
Start Date: September 2026.
Registration Fee: €100 / Course Materials: €50 / €200 for non QQI additional certification.
Student Grants
Eligible students can apply for a SUSI Grant to assist with course costs. Please contact SUSI.ie for further information.
View https://www.cathalbrughafet.ie/general-information for other grants and supports.
Apply online. Please see "Application Weblink" above.
Travel with Cabin Crew Training (Cathal Brugha Campus).
How Will I Learn?
You will have a mixture of classroom-based modules, customer service skills and role play practice. There will also be opportunities for relevant work experience. You will be expected to complete assignments and exams throughout the year. Course work will consist of a combination of onsite & online learning. Site visits are also arranged specific to understanding employment in areas such as: Cabin Crew, airport operations, tourism businesses and travel agencies.
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Award in Business with Tourism 5M5011.
IAOT Certification in:
Cabin Crew & Check in Training (Ready-for-Take Off)
GDS Amadeus Flight Booking & Reservation System
Cabin Crew Operations
QQI Level 5
Tourism Principles & Practice
Tourism Information & Administration
Travel Agency Service Skills
Customer Service
Reception & Front Office Skills
Word Processing
Personal & Professional Development
French/Spanish (option)
International Academy of Travel Diploma
Cabin Crew & Check in Training (Ready-for-Take Off)
GDS Amadeus Flight Booking & Reservation System
Cabin Crew Operations
*Please note the modules listed may vary occasionally.
A full Award is granted on passing the relevant QQI components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year (Continuous Assessment). On successful completion of each QQI component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit, or a Distinction grade. The IAOT Travel Diploma is assessed externally.
5M5011 - Tourism with Business
Cathal Brugha FET
76 Marlboro Street, Dublin 1.
T: 01 533 7126
Enquiries: miriam.gargan@marino.cdetb.ie