Hospitality & Event Management
Do you aspire to work in the exciting events industry? The Events Industry is fast paced and high energy, while creativity and team working skills are very important.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Tourism & Event Management graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Events Management Companies
Museums
Music and Conference Venues
Sports Stadiums
Festivals
Wedding Planners
Public Relations
MI Progression
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Tourism & Event Management
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
TU Dublin Tourism & Digital Marketing 8
TU Dublin Event Management 8
TU Dublin Hospitality Management 7
IT Sligo Tourism with Event Management 8
DkIT Event Managment 8
Employment Progression
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:
The Hillgrove Hotel
Castle Leslie
O’Hanrahan Travel
Cruise Ships.
Further information
QQI Exam Fee €50.00
Administration Fee €50.00
Capitation Fee €100.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees
In August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.
You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
LTS5 - Level 5 Hospitality and Event Management
Is This Course Right For You?
Event Management is one of the fastest growing industries all over the world. Event Management involves planning and ensuring that special events run smoothly. This includes both small events and those on a large scale such as festivals, concerts and conferences.
What Will You Study?
Through this course you will learn people related skills, including communication and customer service skills. Learners will gain an insight into the event and tourism industry.
Areas of study to include:
Event Production
Marketing Practice
Business Administration Skills
Tourism Principles and Practice
Tourism Information and Administration
Customer Service
Communications
Word Processing
Work Experience
How Will I Be Assessed?
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments
• Project Work
• Practical Skills Tests
• Final Examinations
5M5011 - Tourism with Business
Qualification
5M5011 QQI Level 5 Tourism with Business
For more information on this course, please contact Melanie Keith.
E-mail: melaniekeith@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie