Tourism, Hotel and Leisure Operations

Course details

With more than 50,000 people directly employed by hotels and guesthouses in Ireland, the hotel sector has a critical role in job creation and the recovery of the wider economy. The Irish Hotel Federation is concerned that the hotel and catering sector will in the immediate future face an acute shortage of skilled workers. Students on this course will learn practical and technical skills which will allow them pursue some of the many career opportunities in the hospitality industry.

Learners who successfully complete a QQI Level 5 Certificate may be able to use their results to progress to related Level 7 and Level 8 Degree Programmes in Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology. Third level progression opportunities for QQI learners are continually being developed and enhanced.

Course Features

• Learners will undertake training in a Hotel Reservation System
• Learners will participate in hotel settings
• Work experience
• Visits to tourist businesses and attractions

Course Content:

• Tourism Information and Administration
• Tourism Principles and Practice
• Customer Service
• Irish Cultural and Heritage Resources
• Hotel Front Office Operations
• Sport and Recreation
• Leisure Facility Operations
• Communications
• Word Processing
• Work Experience

Entry Requirements

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