International Airline Studies - Tourism with Business
If you like the sound of working in an airport environment as a member of ground staff, cabin crew or reservation personnel then you will love this course. Learn all of the airline and cabin crew skills coupled with tourism studies and get practical experience of Amadeus (GDS) used by travel agents and airlines worldwide. Visit airports and other aviation sites and get a feel for the world of travel. Students participate in Airport and Aviation trips and tourism field trips.
| Award Name | Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Academy of Travel |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | International Academy of Travel | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time. September to May
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4.
Mature students are exempt from Leaving Cert requirements.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English.
All applicants will undergo a processing stage during which further information will be gathered in relation to their application. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements set out here and satisfactory completion of the processing stage.
Careers / Further progression
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Excellent progressions opportunities including:
MTU Cork: Tourism Management Level 7 (MT552), Tourism Management Level 8 (MT947).
Excellent progression opportunities to other Higher Education colleges. Special arrangements in place with MTU Cork (CCPS), MTU Kerry and SETU(Waterford & Carlow) for preferential entry for students of Morrisons Island locations. Go to our progressions database for exact requirements on progressions for this course.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
In the past, students have found employment in airports, private airport lounges, airlines, handling agents, cabin crew, airline security, car hire companies, air freight services, hotels and tour operators in Ireland and overseas.
Further information
Yes
€500 including QQI examination fees. (Medical card holders exempt from €50).
Maintenance Grant (SUSI)
Learners attending full-time Further Education courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE
Students undertake a block work placement of 2 weeks in a tourism or airport environment.
Cabin Crew Operations - 5N5410
Airlines Studies - 5N4971
Global Distribution Systems - 6N4973
Tourism Principles and Practice - 5N2078
Tourism Information and Administration - 5N0636
Word Processing - 5N1358
Work Experience - 5N1356
Customer Service - 5N0972
Environmental Sustainability Awareness - 4N21810
ADDITIONAL TRAINING / WORKSHOPS
Professional Styling & Image (online) – Develop an awareness of how to present yourself in a professional manner for the workplace. A Certificate of Completion is issued on completion.
First Aid workshop (online) – This First Aid Workshop will introduce the learner to the principles of First Aid. The workshop includes identifying the role of the First Aider. Learners will understand how to respond to various injuries and illnesses including choking, fainting, burns, heart attacks, strokes, panic attacks, sprains and strains. A Certificate of Completion from Morrison’s Island Campus is issued on successful completion. The purpose of this workshop is to give the learner a basic understanding of how to deal with First Aid Emergencies. It is not intended as a substitute for a full First Aid Response Course.
Amadeus Certificate and a package holiday booking system qualification awarded by the International Academy of Travel.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Students participate in a number of trips to tourism venues in Cork City and throughout Ireland. Previously, students have visited The Burren, Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle, Swiss Cottage, The Cliffs of Moher, Nano Nagle Place, Elizabeth Fort, St. Finbarr’s Cathedral and Cork City Gaol.
5M5011 - Tourism with Business
CERTIFICATION
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Tourism with Business (5M5011).
Amadeus Certificate and a package holiday booking system qualification awarded by the International Academy of Travel.
QQI Component Maths (5N1833) – available as option in evening for learners requiring Maths for progression.
Email: tourism@morrisonsislandcampus.ie
Tel: (021) 4223 810