| Course Name |
Tour Guiding - Regional Tour Guiding |
| Course Provider |
ATU - Donegal Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
ATU - Atlantic Technological University |
| Course Code |
34522 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
More info..
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Minor |
Atlantic Technological University |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Killybegs, Letterkenny |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year, part-time. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate
Minimum Points Score 160 Minimum Five O6/H7 English or Irish O6/H7
Or
Have obtained a full QQI FET Level 5 award in any discipline
Or
Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirements may be admitted to the programme on the grounds of mature years (23 years old on or before 1 January in the proposed year of entry) if they are deemed to have attained appropriate education and experience. |
| Number of Places |
30 |
| Course Content |
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If you are interested in working in the tourism activity sector providing a range of professional guiding services for visitors, the certificate in Regional Guiding programme is designed for you. This programme will provide yo...
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If you are interested in working in the tourism activity sector providing a range of professional guiding services for visitors, the certificate in Regional Guiding programme is designed for you. This programme will provide you with the professional, social, technical and administrative skills necessary to offer a quality service to domestic and overseas visitors.
The Irish History, Culture and Heritage module provides the foundations and frameworks to understand, contextualise, formulate, and interpret the story of Ireland. The Guiding module introduces the blend of knowledge and skills required to become an effective regional tourist guide. This programme would be suited to those who have an appreciation and genuine interest in their locality and would enjoy sharing their pride of place with others. This qualification offers opportunities for employment as a site guide, as a local or regional guide working independently or with established tour operators.
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| Subjects Taught |
YEAR ONE
PROPOSED MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS
1 Irish History, Culture and Heritage Mandatory 10
2 Guiding Mandatory 10 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
Destination Management Companies
Regional Tourism Organisations
Tour Operators
Travel Companies
Outdoor Pursuits & Adventure Companies
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
Travel Advisor
Tour Guide
Sales & Marketing Executive
Events Coordinator |
| Further Enquiries |
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186613/+353 (0)74 9186612
Head of Department Nicola Dunnion
Email: nicola.dunnion@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 918 6645 |
| Location |
Killybegs campus |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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