Tour Guiding
This special purpose award is the new professional qualification for tour guides. The course is delivered through an integrated mix of on campus lectures, off site visits to key tourist attractions and self-directed learning over three days each week.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of QQI level 5 (or above) in a related field of study.?
Mature students with experience in the tourism industry, and those who are considering a change of career may be eligible.?We also accept application from those without a formal education.
A deep interest in all aspects of Irish history/society and excellent interpersonal skills are also strongly advised.
Note: If you intend purchasing a device to complete assessments and access notes for this course, a device with Microsoft Windows Operating System Is recommend, with a minimum of 128 GB. All enrolled students will be provided with a free Microsoft 365 account.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
This course will qualify successful participants to work as a self-employed tour guide or to seek employment in the tourism/heritage industry throughout Ireland. It also delivers essential skills to those who wish to participate in business and promotional aspects of the industry.
Further information
€495
This course is free for those over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment*
Tour Guiding Special Purpose Award Level 6
Advanced Certificate in National Tour Guiding – Special Purpose Award Level 6 (6S20232) – 1 Year
Do you have a positive attitude, friendly personality and strong sense of customer service together with a genuine interest in Irish heritage and culture? Then this could be the course for you.
Irish Tour Guiding,
National Tour Management,
Irish Natural Culture and Heritage* (QQI Level 6 – Certification)
Archaeology
IT Skills
(*modules are subject to change)
Certification
Advanced Certificate in National Tour Guiding – Special Purpose Award Level 6 (6S20232)
Coolock Campus:
Barryscourt Road,
Coolock,
Dublin 17.
Eircode: D17 KH66
Tel: 01 848 1400
Fax: 01 848 1544
Email: coolock@cdcfe.cdetb.ie
Kilbarrack Campus:
Briarfield Villas,
Kilbarrack,
Dublin 5.
Eircode: D05 NR25
Tel: 01 832 2735
Fax: 01 832 6393
Email: kilbarrack@cdcfe.cdetb.ie
Raheny Campus:
Springdale Road,
Raheny,
Dublin 5.
Eircode: D05 XN65
Tel: 01 831 4677
Fax: 01 832 9405
Email: raheny@cdcfe.cdetb.ie