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Certificate in Travel Trade Skills

FETAC Certificate - Tourism (Level 5-DTXXX)

Duration

1 Year

Course Code

8211

Aims

This course is designed to prepare students for employment within the Travel and Tourism Industry. Students will also gain a broad understanding of Travel Agency and Airline Operations.

This course includes a three week transnational exchange to a European country funded by Leargas.

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate ordinary 5 passes or Vocational level with foundation maths.
• A personal interview

Course Content

IATA/UFTAA Level 1, Air Fares and Ticketing, Galileo computerised reservation System, Tourism Awareness, Customer Service, Travel Agency Skills, Desk Top Publishing, Retail Selling, Communications, Work Experience, General Travel Knowledge and World Geography, Transnational Experience, Airline Studies.

Work Experience is an integral part of this course and students must obtain work experience for one day per week for the duration of the course.

External Examiner

Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)

Virgin Atlantic and City Guild Management

Viasinc (Galileo)

Airport Training Recruitment Services Certificate (ATRS)

Career Opportunities

Airline industry, Cabin Crew, Cruise and Ferry Companies, Car Rental Companies, Travel Agents, Tourist Offices and Hotels. Progression route Hotel Reception Operations Level 6, DIT.