TRAVEL AND TOURISM (Course
no. 140) Duration: One year full-time course - FETAC Level 5 Award BBSXX
Diploma in International Travel Studies - IAOT
Aims This is a one year full-time course which gives students the opportunity to gain the necessary skills to work in the travel business or a tourism related area. The course has been designed in partnership with the International Academy of Travel (IAOT). The emphasis is on practical training combined with the development of business and secretarial skills.
Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate standard including
Leaving Certificate Applied. All applicants will be interviewed.
Course Content Includes
Tourism & Travel Services
Cabin Crew Training
Information Administration
Travel Agency Practices
Database Methods
Passenger Services
Word Processing
Fares & Ticketing
Text Production
Galileo
Work Experience
Reception Skills
Communication
Airport Training Day
Customer Service
Beauty Care/Grooming
Work Placement Students participate in work placements with Travel Agencies, Airline Offices
and Hotels.
Assessment & Certification
Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) Level 5
IAOT Diploma in International Travel
Industry Studies. The Diploma is equivalent
to 10 IATA Points.
Future Prospects Graduates from Travel and Tourism Course are
securing employment in areas such as Cabin Crew, Passenger Reservations, Travel
Agencies plus Airlines and Handling agencies. Students who attain their full FETAC Level 5 Award will have an opportunity to progress to third level institutions or to join the Advanced Certificate in Administration Course (FETAC Level 6) at Marino College.
