Hospitality Operations
Hospitality operation will give you an outlook to all area of the Hospitality sector from Restaurant, Accommodation Menu Planning. Offering you the first steps in to Hotel Management.
| 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
38 weeks.
Entry Requirements
Minimum:
• Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
• Leaving Cert, LCVP, LCA or QQI Level 4 Major Award.
• Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
• Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Additional:
Must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Careers / Further progression
What are the progression opportunities?
Progression route on to all MTU college offering a Hotel Management program.
Shannon school of management and business
A lot of past student have gone on to complete programs in
Event management MTU Tralee
This course gives a student the understanding of how the Hotel sector operates.
If you complete a QQI major award with Kerry College, you may use your results to progress to third level (University, Technological University or Institute of Technology).
You should check individual university websites for specific entry criteria for courses.
There is a separate section on the CAO application for applying using your QQI results from Kerry College in the same way you use your Leaving Certificate results. You may also apply under the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS). A limited number of places are available each year.
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
Apply online via the Kerry College Website - link above.
Your application will be processed using FETCHCOURSES - the National FET Course Application System.
If you haven't signed up for a FETCH account, you'll need to do this first. It's free and a one-time setup.
Why should I apply?
If you desire a career in the Hotel and Hospitality sector this course will provide you with the foundation to explore the Hotel sector. Learning practical skill on campus, and gaining experience while out in Industry as part of our work practice module, Studying Restaurant Skills, Accommodation Techniques, Menu Design and Tourism sector.
What's the certification?
QQI Level 5 Major Award Certificate in Hospitality Operations (5M2083).
What will I study?
Accommodation Techniques (5N1851)
Communications Level 5 (5N0690)
Culinary Techniques (5N0630)
Food Preparation (5N1909)
Food Science and Technology (5N0730)
Meal Service (5N0635)
Menu Planning and Applied Nutrition (5N2085)
Word Processing (5N1358)
Work Practice (5N1433)
5M2083 - Hospitality Operations.
Clash Road,
Tralee, Co. Kerry
V92 Y991
Tel: (066) 7121 741
e: clashroad@kerrycollege.ie
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm