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Tourism with Business

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M5011

This course offers a broad business focus on the tourism industry in Ireland and abroad with a view to progressing to further education or employment.

Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name 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
Certificate International Academy of Travel
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Drogheda
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Course Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with 5 passes or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for all Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements (e.g. mature learners etc.) for particular courses may be interviewed.

A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.

Non-Standard Applicants
Non-Standard Applicants may be required to complete an interview and/or other form of assessment to successfully complete their registration on their chosen programme.

English Language
All courses are delivered through English. In addition to the listed entry requirements, applicants whose first language is not English are required to complete and provide evidence of English language proficiency. Where prospective learners first language is not English, the standard minimum entry requirements for all courses is proficiency at B2 on The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

School Leavers
Whether you have attended school in Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK or further afield, we have a programme to suit your needs. We have a wide range of suitable programmes with internationally recognised certification that will enhance both your career and further education possibilities.

International Students
DIFE welcomes applications from eligible international students. Help and advice is available for international students at every step of the application process and continues after enrolment onto your chosen programme.

Careers / Further progression

Progression & Career Options
Graduates from this course will have acquired a nationally recognised qualification which will enable them to progress to various positions within the Tourism and Hospitality sectors. Graduates may also apply to a range of related degree courses in universities and technological universities.

College Places:
A new agreement with DCU has secured 16 reserved college places for DIFE graduates annually across DCU’s Business, Accounting & Aviation Management programmes.

Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked:
TU Dublin (City Campus)
International Hospitality Management, Tourism Marketing, Event Management, Languiages and International Tourism, Leisure Management, Bar & Restaurant Management

CIT, GMIT, WIT
Tourism

DCU
Aviation Management

IT Tralee Travel and Tourism Management

Entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology.

This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Course commences: September 2026.

Students should apply online through the college website: www.dife.ie (see "Application Weblink").
Further information of the webpage - https://www.dife.ie/application-procedure/

This course offers a broad business focus on the tourism industry in Ireland and abroad with a view to progressing to further education or employment. Students will have the opportunity to travel and work abroad through our EU Erasmus+ Programme on a work placement in Europe.

Tourism Information & Administration
Tourism Principles & Practice
Marketing Practice
Reception & Front Office Skills
Communications
Work Experience
Word Processing
Hotelier Hub (Hotel Reservations)
IAOT Certification

5M5011 - Tourism with Business

Awards:
QQI level 5 Certificate in Tourism with Business - 5M5011.
International Academy of Travel Certification.

Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Web: www.dife.ie
email: dife@lmetb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Drogheda
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider