Cultural Heritage & Awareness of Tourism
| Award Name | Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 3 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 3 NFQ |
Duration
30–50 weeks (1–3 classes per week). Duration varies depending on the number of weekly class hours scheduled.
Entry Requirements
Education: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 2 when accessing a Level 3 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are required.
Aptitude: Applicants must have the motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course and be able to work under direction.
Application process includes an informal assessment.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Routes: Graduates of this course will have the skills and competency to complete tasks and processes, to deal with choices and decision making and to recognise personal talents, abilities and interests. They may progress directly to entry-level employment and/or further education and training.
Further information
Applying for a Course:
If you have any difficulty contacting the relevant person then please contact Donegal ETB’s Adult Guidance and Information Service in Letterkenny (Tel: 074 9178088) or Donegal Town (Tel: 074 9725520).
You can also email adultguidance@donegaletb.ie or complete this web form and our staff will get back to you: https://www.donegaletb.ie/further- education-training/adult-guidance/.
Alternatively, you can apply online through our website course finder, https://www.donegaletb.ie/further-education-training/course-finder/, or through the national FET course finder, www.fetchcourses.ie. If you are in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance, then your DSP Case Officer will be able to refer you to our courses.
Location: Various locations throughout the county.
This course is free.
This programme offers adults the opportunity to achieve all or part of this QQI Level 3 major award (3M0874) with a focus on the cultural heritage and tourism sector. The purpose of this award is to enable the student to develop the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to use a range of skills and tools, under direction and with limited autonomy, in familiar situations. It enables the student to participate in and contribute to modern society, to pursue a range of employment opportunities or to progress to further education or training.
Modules*
— Communications / 3N0880
— Computer Literacy / 3N0881
— Engaging as a Tourist
— Event Participation / 3N0585
— Knowing my Community
— Local, National and International Culture
— Mathematics / 3N0929
— Personal Effectiveness / 3N0565
— Tourism Awareness / 3N0579
— Understanding Tourism and Tourists
— Working and Training in the Tourism Industry
— Word Processing / 3N0588
*modules vary from centre to centre and, subject to demand, a combination of a fewer number of modules may be offered in a component award.
3M0874 General Learning
Contact:
Finn Valley, Georgina Thompson
Tel. 074 9190610
Inishowen, Claire McNicholl
Tel. 074 9362466
Letterkenny/Milford, Emilia Niewulska
Tel. 074 9706097
South Donegal, Adele McElhinney
Tel. 074 9740181
West Donegal,
Dolores MhicGéidigh
Tel. 074 9180871