Course details
This course focuses on the necessary skills required for all of the sectors in the Travel and Tourism industry. During this course the student will develop the Training skills needed in both practical and theoretical areas, including travel agency, airline crew and reception, guiding, tour repping and other areas of the tourism and travel industry, including cruise liners. These skills acquired on the course are required in order to succeed in these exciting Tourism Sectors.
The course is designed to provide students with the up-to-date IT skills needed and students work at their own designated work station.
Students can also avail of an opportunity to travel overseas on the course as part of work placement and in conjunction with the European Partnership scheme run in the College.
Certification is achieved through QQI.
The course welcomes applicants of all ages. Progression to a second year is available to attain QQI Level 6 Award and further International Certification. Progression also exists from St John’s Central College Travel and Tourism course to CIT first year.
Testimonials from previous students are available to see on our Tourism and e Travel Facebook page and twitter accounts.
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate (5 passes)
- Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
- Applicants of mature years will be considered on their merits.
Course Outline
- Airline Studies
- Communications
- Customer Service
- Languages: Spanish or French or German (various levels may be offered)
- Reception Office Skills
- Tourism Information and Administration
- Tourism Principles and Practice
- Tourism Agency Services
- Word Processing
- Work Experience
Assessment
- Projects and Continuous Assessment
- Aural Examinations
- Skills Demonstration
- End-of-year practical and written examinations
Progression
- On successful conclusion of level 5 Award students may progress to Level 6 Tourism with Business Award 6M5012
- The Tourism and E-Travel Course has a formal agreement with the CIT College facilitating our students entry directly to the first year of their respective degree courses
- Students can also apply to a range of Higher Education Institutions through the Higher Education Links Scheme
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About St. John's Central College
The College aims to provide a wide range of Further Education opportunities working from a strong base of creative, vocational and work oriented courses, with a commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and training, responding to local, national and European needs. We hope to achieve this by working in partnership, in a stimulating and supportive learning environment, to enable all to develop their full potential for life and work.
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