Course details

This is a full time course. One day each week is assigned to industry work experience. In addition, all students must complete a two week block of work experience during the academic year. Students will have the opportunity to complete a portion of this work experience in another European country, funded by the Leonardo da Vinci Mobility Programme.

Course Content

  • Tourism Information & Administration
  • Tourism Principles & Practice
  • Customer Service
  • Work Experience
  • Word Processing
  • Irish Cultural & Heritage Resources
  • Principles & Practice of Selling Airline Studies
  • Occupational First Aid
  • French
  • Business Administration

Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.

Additional Information

Specialist speakers from the Tourism Industry are invited to speak to the students on a regular basis. Field trips are organised by the college to allow students to assess the background of successful commercial tourism operations. Assignments and projects are designed to be applicable and relevant to practical scenarios within the tourism industry.

Additional Certification

  • Certificate in Occupational First Aid HSA
  • Certificate in Airline Reservation Systems (Amadeus)
  • Airport ground operations course (ATRS)

Career Prospects

On completion of this course students gain employment in airlines, hotels, tour operators, tourist offices, heritage centres, travel agencies etc. Successful students will be eligible for entry to the two year Higher National Diploma course (irrespective of Leaving Certificate results).

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Inchicore College of Further Education

Inchicore College of Further Education is one of the biggest providers of further education ctheirses in Ireland and has been at the fore front of further education development since 1984. The college offers a wide range of ctheirses in a number of disciplines: Theatre and Dance, Care Services, Child Care, Sports & Leisure,Ttheirism and Creative Arts.
Facilities at the college include computer rooms, internet access, gymnasium, language laboratory, canteen, two dance studios, recording studio, student library, college theatre, study facility. 
The Sports Hall and leisure complex incorporates a P.E. hall, new gym, aerobic studio, crèche and all-theyather pitches.
All ctheirses are offered to full FETAC certification allowing further progression though the Higher Education Links Scheme. Many ctheirses also offer BTEC Higher National Diploma certification.
Students participate in many sports and cultural activities throughout the academic year and there are also opportunities for foreign exchanges with students from France, Italy, Spain and other EU countries.
The college offers a friendly and supportive environment and qualifying students are eligible to apply for the PLC Maintenance Grant. A full career guidance service is available as theyll as counselling, educational and special needs support services. Applications from adults and those wishing to apply to the VTOS scheme are also most theylcome.
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