National Tour Guiding with Business
Tourism is a fast growing industry in Ireland with increasing numbers of overseas visitors to our shores. The demand for qualified tour guides has never been higher. This course is aimed at people who have a genuine interest in their locality, have a positive appreciation of Ireland’s history, culture, tradition and folklore and who are enthusiastic about sharing this with others. On successful completion of this course participants will receive the National Tour Guiding (white) Badge and may be included in the approved Tour Guide Directory that is hosted on the Fáilte Ireland website.
| Award Name | Level 6 Specific Purpose Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Specific Purpose Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 or appropriate experience
Candidates will be selected by interview
You should be at least 21 years of age
This course is suitable for mature students
Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, good leadership skills and confidence in dealing with large groups of people. They should be passionate about their city and its surroundings.
Careers / Further progression
PROGRESSION
CICH L8 Certificate in Irish Cultural Heritage – NUI Maynooth
TU747 L7 Tourism Management – TU Dublin City Campus (mature students only)
GA272 L7 Heritage Studies – GMIT Galway Mayo IT (mature students only)
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are eligible to join AIGI (Approved Tour Guide of Ireland), FEG (Federation of European Guides), ITGA (Independent Tour Guide Association)
EMPLOYMENT
Self employment in Tour Guiding businesses
Employment as guides in museums, tour companies & heritage sites.
Further information
Check out the next start date/enrolment of part-time courses on the college website
https://libertiescollege.ie/part-time-courses/
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Interviews will take place in September 2020 from 17.00hrs to 19.00hrs.
Our course gives you the opportunity to train with a specialised and experienced tour guide teacher and to take part in the Learning with Life Programme with Diegeo.
FEATURES OF THIS COURSE
This course combines lectures with on the job work experience and role playing. Participants will learn about the business of tour guiding as well as gaining hands on experience.
Tuition is provided by experienced Tour Guides/Historians with guest speakers from regulatory bodies, tour operators & industry experts.
Practical on the job training including field trips.
Garda Vetting for work experience.
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF STUDY
Irish National Heritage & Culture
Tour Guiding
Tour Planning
National Tour Management
Safety & Health at Work
Digital Marketing
Group Management Techniques
Voice Training
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
Assessment of student performance will require the submission of written assignments, skills demonstrations, completion of a portfolio of work and an end of course examination.
6S20232 National Tour Guiding
CERTIFICATION
QQI Special Purpose Award in National Tour Guiding 6S20232
First Aid Responder Certificate (PHECC)
Liberties College
Bull Alley Street
Dublin
D08 A8N0
t. +353 (0)1 454 0044
e. info@liberties.cdetb.ie