Tourism With Culinary Skills - PLC

Course details

This full time PLC (Post Leaving Cert)is designed to equip learners with an extensive knowledge of the tourism industry to enable them to independently and effectively carry out a range of information, administrative and service functions in tourism related enterprises or to progress to further/higher education and training. The course offers skills-training suited to the multi-faceted tourism industry. The opportunity is provided to enahance ones culinary skills through the preparation and serving of a three course meal one day a week. Work experience is an integral part of the course - commencing with one day per week and a two week block placement in the second term. Learners participate in a number of field trips.

Course Content:

• Toursim Principles and Practice
• Tourism Information and Administration
• Food Preparation
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Word Processing
• Desktop Publishing
• Irish Cultural and Heritage Studies
• Reception and Front Line Office Skills

Entry Requirements:

• Successful performance at interview
• Leaving Cert (traditional or applied)
• Other qualification at NFQ Level 4 (e.g. FETAC Level 4 Award)
• Mature students with appropriate vocational experiences

Progression:

This award facilitates entry on a competitive basis to a range of third level institutions nationwide leading to awards at the next or higher levels of the National Framework of Qualifications. Career prospects include: Customer Service, Administration, Sales Store Assistant, Data Entry, Call Centre.