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Business with Tourism

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2468

If you are enthusiastic about working in the business operations of the travel and hospitality sectors, this course offers you a wide range of career options.

Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Dublin 1
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year

Entry Requirements

A student over 16 years seeking entry to this programme does not need a previous formal qualification. Should the student have previous qualifications, one of the following may be advantageous for admission to the programme:

- Leaving Certificate/LCA
- QQI Level 4 Award
- Mature applicants welcome
- If English is not your first language you may be asked to complete an English assessment
- Students who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)

Careers / Further progression

CAREER / PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
On completing this award, students secure employment in areas such as business administration, customer service, hotel and hospitality sectors, and tourism businesses.

This QQI award also provides progression routes to further third level studies in the business and tourism sectors.

TU Hospitality Management [Grangegorman Campus] TU745

TU International Hospitality and Tourism Management [Tallaght Campus] TU746

TU Tourism Management [Grangegorman Campus] TU747

TU International Hospitality and Tourism Management [Tallaght Campus] TU951

TU International Hospitality Management [Grangegorman Campus TU952

TU Event Management TU954
Business Studies (International Hotel Management) GY261-Based in Shannon (O6 LCE Mathematics required)

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Courses begin in September 2024

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. Non-EU learners whose visas do not confer access to publicly funded education may be required to pay a course fee of €3654 for their course if eligible. For further details, please contact the college. Applicants who are in the international protection system and have been granted permission to work are not eligible for the €3654 non-EU fees. Applicants will be required to provide proof of their immigration status (eg. GNIB card, permission to work letter issued by the Department of Justice) as part of the enrolment process.

MATURE STUDENTS
The number of mature students attending Further Education courses in Marino College is increasing each year and at present constitutes a significant proportion of our total numbers. Mature students are very welcome and Learner Supports will pay particular attention to their learning needs.

Mature students are welcome to apply. Formal academic qualifications not required.

All fees are now €50

Student Grants
Eligible students can apply for a SUSI Grant to assist with course costs. Please contact SUSI.ie for further information.

Back to Education Allowance
Eligible students can avail of the Back to Education Allowance which enables students to retain their benefit payment while studying. Please contact your local INTREO office or welfare.ie for further information.

Apply online via link above.

Past students have said “progression to NCI, DIT or DCU, was much smoother than expected as many of the modules are tailored to help students to adapt to Higher Education.”

Students on this course enjoy extra curricular activities and events, linked with some of their modules. These events are organised within the college and also outside activities. Students will have opportunities to develop skills such as teamwork, communications and time management.

Tourism Principles & Practice
Principles and Practice of Selling
Customer Service
Reception & Front Office Skills
Word Processing
Personal & Professional Development
Tourism Information & Administration
Travel Agency Service Skills
French (option)

*Please note the modules listed may vary occasionally

HOW WILL I LEARN?
You will have a mixture of classroom-based modules, presentation skills and role play practice. You will have opportunities to develop skills such as teamwork, communications and time management. You will be expected to complete assignments and exams throughout the year. Course work will consist of a combination of onsite & online learning. Visits are also arranged to businesses and events during the academic the year.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
A full Award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year (Continuous Assessment). On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade.

5M2468 Business Administration

Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Business Administration 5M2468.

Cathal Brugha FET Campus
76 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 X8V0
T: 01 533 7126
E: info@kmcfe.cdetb.ie
Enquiries: lorraine.whelan@kmcfe.cdetb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Dublin 1
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider