Travel & Tourism with Airline & Cabin Crew Training (TRAVEL - 5M5011)

Overview

Course Duration One Year Full-time

Leads to NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Tourism with Business (& IAOT Amadeus CRS qualification)

Travel and Tourism is an exciting, dynamic industry that offers a broad range of job opportunities in airlines, tour operators, travel agencies, hotels and the tourism sector.

This course, which has been running for over 25 years, offers internationally recognised industry relevant qualifications taught by an academic staff with relevant and diverse industry experience. Included on this course is practical cabin crew training in a simulated aircraft in conjunction with the Academy of Aviation at Dublin Airport.

Many employers in the travel industry contact the college directly when recruiting staff. Work experience is an integral component of this course. Previous students have obtained work placements across the Travel and Tourism sector.

This course is equally suitable for school leavers and those looking for a career change in this exciting sector.

Entry Requirements

The course is targeted at students who have an interest in the tourism industry. Since places are limited, applicants will be interviewed. Mature students are welcome on this programme.

Progression

Students who successfully complete this course may apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme to a range of third level courses, including (for example):

  • Tourism Management - DIT (DT406)
  • Tourism and Digital Marketing - TUD (TU953)
  • International Hospitality and Tourism Management - TUD (TU951)
  • Business Studies - DCU (DC009)
  • Joint Honours - UCD (DN520)
  • Business Management - IADT (DL823)
  • Arts Management - IADT (DL822)


For full details of QQI requirements for progression to CAO courses please click here. Simply enter the code for the programme you are interested in or if you are not sure of the code choose the Select by Institution option, then click on Go.

Course content:

  • Airport Passenger Services
  • International Air Fares & Ticketing
  • Computerised Reservations System- Amadeus
  • Information Technology
  • Tourism Principles and Practice
  • Marketing
  • Communications Methods
  • Customer Relations
  • Heritage & Culture
  • Tourism Information and Administration
  • Opportunity for Work Experience

Course Cost:

In response to the cost-of-living crisis, we are implementing a significant reduction in fees for all domestic (EU, EEA, Stamp 4) students undertaking a PLC course in the upcoming academic year. All charges, excluding a nominal, non-refundable, registration charge of €50, will be waived.

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Jun
14 2023
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Oct
30 2023
October Mid-Term Break
Dec
18 2023
Christmas Exams
Dec
25 2023
Christmas Break
08-Aug-2023
Interested in one of our courses this year? Then why not come along to our Open Day – Thursday 31 August 2023 (10.30 am – 2.30 pm).
21-Jun-2023
In response to the cost-of-living crisis, we've significantly reduced course charges for the 2023/2024 academic year.
25-May-2023
There was some stunning work on show at the college's end-of-year show last week.
17-Jan-2023
Interested in one of our courses next year? Then why not come along to our Information Evening – Wednesday 22 March 2023 (4.30pm – 6.30pm).
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