National Tour Guiding - Traineeship
| 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 |
Duration
27 weeks
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
• Education: Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• Aptitude: Good communication skills
• Previous Experience: None
Applicant must be on Social Welfare Benefit to qualify
Careers / Further progression
Employability Statement
The successful completion of the National Tour Guiding Programme enables applicants to source employment in the Tourism Sector - in planning and providing tour guiding services for tourists visiting the whole of Ireland.
Further information
Start Date 07/10/2019
End Date 10/04/2020
Further Education & Training Centre
Archerstown Business Park
Thurles
E41 YH58
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to provide guiding and tour management services for tourists visiting and travelling in Ireland.
This course will include
6N20229 Irish Tour Guiding
6N20230 National Tour Management
6N20231 Irish Natural Heritage and Culture
First Aid Responder (PHECC)
Career Planning & Job Seeking Skills
Work Placement
Induction
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this programme learners will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the structures and profiles of the tourism and
hospitality sectors.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of Irish cultural, built and natural heritage.
3. Demonstrate a range of communication, information and customer care skills to offer a
professional and positive presentation of Ireland as a tourist destination.
4. Develop digital media skills to enhance the tour experience, to promote potential products and
services and exploit employment opportunities.
5. Manage and conduct tours on behalf of a tour operator or as a self-employed guide,
implementing best safety and environmental practice.
6. Demonstrate specialist tour guiding and tour management skills and techniques.
For further information go to:
http://www.qqi.ie//sites/docs/AwardsLibraryPdf/6S20232_AwardSpecifications_English.pdf
Irish Tour Guiding (6N20229) QQI
National Tour Management (6N20230) QQI
Irish National Heritage & Culture (6N20231) QQI
PHECC - First Aid Response (FAR)
Catherine O'Callaghan
052 619 1433
cocallaghan@tipperaryetb.ie