Eco Tourism
The aim of this course is to provide the learner with knowledge of and an appreciation for the concept and relevance of ecotourism in Ireland’s tourism industry. It aims to provide skills and competences to apply ecotourism principles in a practical setting.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
10 weeks. Thursday 18.45-21.45
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.
Fee: €290
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees is available to:
Individuals on Full Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit, Disability Allowance, or One Parent Family Payment.
Full-time Mulgrave St Campus learners.
Senior citizens.
Please note: Full payment is required to process applications. These discounts apply to tuition only (not materials fees). Proof is required at registration.
NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information.
• Explain the principles of ecotourism and how they can be applied to a tourism enterprise through certification • Describe the role of interpretation, education and conservation in ecotourism experiences
• Assess the socio-cultural benefits of ecotourism
• Explain the need for biodiversity and the role of natural resources as a tourism asset
• Describe the main nature conservation designations and their associated administrative structures at international, European and national levels
• Describe the legal and practical considerations of access to private land in Ireland
• Explain the relationship between people, planet and profit in ecotourism
• Evaluate the role of eco-labelling in tourism
• Apply the principles of conservation to tourism, including the management of visitor numbers and the principles of outdoor ethics
• Develop an ecotourism package including a marketing strategy
• Implement environmentally sustainable policies in a tourism enterprise
Ecotourism 5N0631
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344