In general you need to have a minimum of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. Applications are welcome from students with Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Applied or FETAC Level 4 qualifications. Exceptions can be made where special circumstances apply on a case by case basis. The Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as meeting the entry requirement for most courses.

We also welcome applications from mature students on all our courses.

A full QQI Level 5 Award is attained on successful completion of eight modules. This must include all mandatory module listed for the programme. You will be assessed throughout the programme by a combination of continuous assessment, assignments and by exams in certain modules. On successful completion of each module, you will be awarded a Pass, Merit or Distinction.

QQI Level 5 Mandatory Modules

• Customer Service Level 5 (5N0972)
• Work Experience (5N1356)
• Tourism Information and Administration (5N0636)
• Tourism Principles and Practice (5N2078)
• Travel Agency Service Skills (5N4970)

QQI Level 5 Elective Modules

• Word Processing (5N1358)
• Airline Studies (5N4971)
• Cabin Crew Operations (5N5410)
• Airport Passenger Services (6N4972)

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If you’re doing the Cabin Crew & Travel PLC (QQI Level 5) at Íde Finglas, there are several university progression routes into aviation.

• DCU – BSc Aviation Management (DC117)
• Technological University Dublin – Aviation Technology, Aircraft Systems, and related programmes.
• South East Technological University – Aviation-related engineering and technology programmes.
• Atlantic Technological University – Some engineering and transport pathways that can lead into aviation careers.
• University of Limerick – Business and logistics degrees that can support careers in airline management.

There are approximately forty Higher Education Institutions including Universities, Technological Universities and private colleges offering places on a range of courses to QQI full award certificate holders. QQI’s information page Going to higher education using my QQI Award provides answers to some of the more frequently asked questions.

Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit visit cao.ie.

Full awards can also be used for graduates' progression to Further Education level 6 courses - visit cao.ie for further information. Full awards can also be used for entry to UK, European and International universities, on a case-by-case basis. Full information can be found here.

Graduates often go on to establish careers in the airline industry (cabin crew, ground staff). Others have secured employment with cruise and ferry companies, car rental and travel agencies, tourist offices and hotels. Students may also progress to travel and tourism courses in Technological Universities, including TUD and DCU - Aviation Management / Aviation Management with Pilot Studies.

CAO Progression Routes for this Course

Andy Monks

I studied travel and tourism at FET College Íde Finglas and it set me up so well for my career at Dublin airport! I’ve since gone on to become an Inflight manager at British Airways. Best of luck all, it really is such a rewarding path!"

 Sadb Molloy - Tourism Graduate

"PLCs are a great way of getting prepared for what college is like and getting one-to-one help in small classes. It changed my life for the better and I wish I could go back to FET College Íde Finglas where I did mine."

Sadb Molloy from (19) is a student from Co Meath who got under 200 points in her Leaving Cert and now has the equivalent of 400 points through her completed PLC and has gone on to study in UCD.

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