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Tourism with Business

PLC Post Leaving Cert
6M5012

The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to work in a variety of tourism related businesses, using specialised and creative skills to identify and develop entrepreneurial opportunities or to progress to further or higher education and training.

Award Name Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 6 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) Major QQI Level 6 NFQ
Location:
Castlebar
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Centre

Duration

This is a one-year full time course and runs from September to May.

Entry Requirements

Irish Cultural & Natural Heritage (6N0652)
Work Experience (6N1946)
Communications (6N1950)
Business Management (6N4310)
Human Resources Management (6N3750)
Word Processing (6N4977)
Tourism Policy & Practice (6N2106)
French (5N1623)
Appreciation of Irish Culture (5N1556)

Careers / Further progression

Careers and Further Progression
ULearning Outcomes
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to work in a variety of tourism-related businesses, using specialised and creative skills to identify and develop entrepreneurial opportunities or to progress to further or higher education and training.

Employability Statement
The successful completion of the QQI Level 6 award in Tourism with Business will enable applicants to work in a variety of tourism-related businesses, using specialised and creative skills to identify and develop entrepreneurial opportunities.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Course commences 7th September 2026

Mature students are welcome to apply. Formal academic qualifications not required.

Mayo College of Further Education & Training is offering no tuition fees for September 2026, which covers exam fees, student consumables, and journals. This includes courses across campuses in Ballina, Castlebar, and Westport, aimed at relieving the cost of living crisis. Some specific courses or materials might still have costs, but tuition is free.

Means tested grants are available from SUSI. Please visit http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.

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Irish Cultural & Natural Heritage (6N0652)
Work Experience (6N1946)
Communications (6N1950)
Business Management (6N4310)
Human Resources Management (6N3750)
Word Processing (6N4977)
Tourism Policy & Practice (6N2106)
French (5N1623)
Appreciation of Irish Culture (5N1556)

6M5012 - Tourism with Business

Phone: 094 9023134
Email: admin@ccfe.ie

Location:
Castlebar
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Centre