Certificate in Business/Tourism  Level 5 (Course Code DTXXX)

  • Aims

    This is a 1 year full time course designed to equip students with a detailed understanding of the National and International Tourism and Travel Business.
    Participants will qualify with certification in Tourism/Business.

    Placement is an integral component of the course, offering a variety of placement settings.


  • Further Educational Prospects

    • Advanced Certificate in Travel and Tourism in Moate Business College
    • Degree in Hotel and Leisure Management (Athlone Institute of Technology)
    • Degree in Business (GMIT)
    • Degree in Tourism Management (DIT)
    • Degree in Event Management with Public Relations (GMIT)

    Career Prospects

    • Customer Service • Travel Agent • Tour Guide/ Rep • Tour Operator • Banking and Insurance • Marketing • Conference and Event Management • Reception and Front office • Airports and Airlines • General Business • Communications Legal Studies

    Entry Requirements

    Pass Leaving Certificate (including LCAP) or equivalent, combined with an interest in travel/business. Mature students (over 23) are especially welcome.

  • Applicants may be subject to Garda vetting.

Course content

• Tourism Awareness
• Tourism and Travel Services
• Customer Service
• Legal Studies
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Word Processing
• Occupational First Aid
• Presentation Software

Certification

• FETAC National Certificate in Tourism (DTXXX)
• First Aid Certificate