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Airline & Travel Industry Studies

PLC Post Leaving Cert
061TA 5M5011

This Airline and Travel Industry Studies course is perfect for those interested in exploring various career opportunities available in the rapidly growing airline and travel industry.

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

Duration

1 year full-time. September to May.

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements

Careers / Further progression

Employment Opportunities
A wide variety of positions with the Travel and Tourism industry, for example:
• Cabin Crew
• Holiday Reservations Agent
• Airport Ground Services
• Travel Agent
• Tour Operator
• Hotels
• Tourist offices and visitor attractions
• Car Hire Companies
• Ferry Companies

Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI Level 5 award in Tourism and Business 5M5011:
• TU Dublin City Centre: Tourism Management Level 7 - TU747

For more progression options go to www.cao.ie

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Start Date: 07/09/2026.

To Apply Online go to "Application Weblink" above.

This Airline and Travel Industry Studies course is perfect for those interested in exploring various career opportunities available in the rapidly growing airline and travel industry. Our specialized course content has been designed by industry professionals.

Course Features:
• Airline training days at Dublin Airport and Waterford Airport with full use of Cabin Crew training facilities
• Opportunity to participate in Erasmus+ programme abroad
• Visits to popular tourist attractions
• Work experience in a variety of settings
• Workshop in First Aid

Awards:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Tourism with Business 5M5011
IAOT (International Academy of Travel) Diploma in International Travel Industry Studies
IAOT (International Academy of Travel) Amadeus (Computerised Reservations System)
Occupational First Aid

• Cabin Crew Operations
• Travel Agency Service Skills
• Customer Service
• Amadeus Global Distribution System
• Tourism Principles and Practice
• Tourism Information and Administration
• Work Experience
• Word Processing

5M5011 - Tourism with Business

Coordinator: Dolores Ballance,
Email: doloresballance@scfe.ie

Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Sallynoggin, Dun Laoghaire
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider