National Tour Guide
The National Tour Guide Training programme at Dublinia will provide participants with the skills, knowledge and competencies to deliver and manage a comprehensive tour management and guiding service for tourists visiting and travelling in Ireland. The programme is relevant, practical and responsive to industry needs.
| 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
12 weeks
Programme duration is 12 weeks in total – comprising 8 weeks of intensive directed and self-directed training (9.00 am – 5.00 pm) followed by 4 weeks of practical and self-directed learning to complete written and practical assignments and assessments.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Internet access
Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 5 award or equivalent qualification.
18 years or over
Fluent English both oral and written
Previous relevant experience in the tourism sector
Ability and experience of speaking in front of a group of people
Basic computer literacy and use of mobile apps
Orientation and map skills
Second Language – advantageous but not essential
Suitable candidates will be required to successfully complete the interview process.
Further information
Next Course start date: 27th September 2021
Course Fee: €1,850 per person
Next Course start date: 25th September 2023
There are three modules: Irish Tour Guiding, Irish Natural Heritage & Culture and National Tour Management. Each module carries 15 credits. Successful graduates will receive the QQI Level 6 Special Purpose Award in National Tour Guiding (6S20232) and will automatically qualify for the Failte Ireland National Tour Guide Badge.
Course Aims
-To train and prepare learners to work as a tour guide in the heritage tourism sector at a national level.
-To equip the learners with the skills needed for group management including health and safety environmental best practices and customer care.
-To equip the learners with the professional, technical, social, personal and administrative skills to prepare and offer a quality guided service to a range of market profiles.
-To ensure learner’s understanding and knowledge of tourism and heritage industry best practice.
-To equip learners with the professional awareness to evaluate and respond to the range of issues ongoing in the industry e.g. main bodies, legislation, sustainability, development and protection of heritage.
-To develop skills in research (online and other serviced sources,) interpretation and delivery of information on Irish Heritage and Culture and develop an understanding and appreciation of Ireland’s Culture and Heritage in a National and International context.
-To interpret and understand key aspects of Ireland’s history, archaeology and heritage.
-To enhance and support learner opportunities for employment and further education and to facilitate learner progression, personal development and enhancement of learning skills.
6S20232
6N20229
6N20230
6N20231
Award:
6S20232 National Tour Guiding Special Purpose Level 6
Made up of 3 modules
6N20229 Irish Tour Guiding Minor 6
6N20230 National Tour Management Minor 6
6N20231 Irish Natural Heritage and Culture Minor 6
Further information required please phone 01/ 6794611 or email: training@dublinia.ie