Tourism & Travel - Airline & Travel Agency Studies
This one-year course offers a broad introduction to tourism studies and will equip students with the skills needed to achieve employment in the travel and tourism sector. Students acquire a detailed understanding of tourism and the national and international tourist industry.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
You should be at least 16 years of age.
Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied standard
Level 4 Major award
Individual courses may have specific additional requirements. These will be outlined in the course descriptions for each course.
Relevant work experience or training will be considered.
Note:
• Airlines have requirements for cabin crew, these include reach tests, ability to swim etc.
• please note that some airlines have a height restriction of 5 foot 2 inches for their Cabin Crew Staff.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
• 6M5012 QQI Level 6 Tourism with Business – Liberties College
• TU747 L7 Tourism Management – TU Dublin City Campus
• TU745 L7 Hospitality Management – TU Dublin City Campus
• TU746 L7 International Hospitality & Tourism Management – TU Tallaght
• TU953 L8 Tourism Marketing – TU Dublin City Campus.
Employment
• Airline Cabin Crew & Ground crew
• Travel Agents / Consultants
• Employment in hotels & hospitality, ferry, rail and travel companies and tourism businesses.
Further information
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Fees €350
This one-year course offers a broad introduction to tourism studies and will equip students with the skills needed to achieve employment in the travel and tourism sector. Students acquire a detailed understanding of tourism and the national and international tourist industry. The course focuses on developing customer service skills, giving students a competitive edge when seeking employment.
Features of the course
• Work Experience in a tourism related business
• Skills training in areas such as:
o Check-in and Boarding Procedures
o Food Hygiene
o Cabin Duties and Responsibilities
• IAOT Ready for Take off training in Waterford Airport
• Professional workshops/ guest speakers from the Industry:
o Airlines- Ryanair & Past Students Aer Lingus and Sky Handling.
o Travel agents- Travel Dept, Sunway.
o Hotels – Dalata Hotel group.
o Coronal Travel – Building online Itineraries/ Customers needs & wants.
• Customer Care and Quality Service – What it is and how it is delivered.
Certification: QQI Level 5 5M5011 Tourism with Business
Principal areas of study
• Tourism Principles & Practice
• Tourism Information and Administration
• Customer Service
• Amadeus Computerised Reservation System
• Irish Culture & Heritage Resources
• Customer Service
• Cabin Crew Operations
• Word Processing
• IAOT Module (Ready for Take off)
• Travel Agency Service Skills
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
5M5011 - Tourism with Business
Tel: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie