Course details

This course focuses on the growing popularity of eco-tourism.   This type of tourism will investigate the concepts of “green” practices and eco-friendly travel.  Issues regarding sustainability, environmental awareness and heritage preservation will be emphasised.
Students supplement their studies with work experience in a relevant area. Field trips and guest speakers will be a part of this course.

Awarding Body:

FETAC (QQI) Level 5 - Tourism with Business Award

Career Opportunities:

Students who successfully complete this course will be prepared for opportunities within eco-tourism companies, tour providers, tourism offices, adventure centres or resorts. Students may also wish to start their own business in this category.

Further Educations:

Students can also further their studies in Year 2 - Management & Marketing in Tourism in the College.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standard of education. Exemptions may be granted to mature students. All entry is subject to interview.

Subjects:

  • Travel Destinations
  • Tourism Principles & Practice
  • Tourism Information & Administration
  • Customer Service
  • Work Experience
  • Spreadsheet Methods
  • Web Authoring
  • Ecotourism
  • Adventure Activities
  • French
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Crumlin College of Further Education

Crumlin is a well-established College of Further Education providing full-time and part-time ctheirses in both the day and evening.
The college operates under the authority of the City of Dublin Education & Training Board (CDETB), a network of twenty-two schools and colleges in the Dublin area.
Continous innovation and attention to changing student needs has kept the College to the 'forefront of further education'. their ctheirses are constantly being revised to ensure that they meet the needs of students in terms of personal development and job opportunities.
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