Tourism with Culinary Skills 

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Course Description

This full time PLC (Post Leaving Cert)is designed to equip learners with an extensive knowledge of the tourism industry to enable them to independently and effectively carry out a range of information, administrative and service functions in tourism related enterprises or to progress to further/higher education and training. The course offers skills-training suited to the multi-faceted tourism industry. The opportunity is provided to enahance ones culinary skills through the preparation and serving of a three course meal one day a week. Work experience is an integral part of the course - commencing with one day per week and a two week block placement in the second term. Learners participate in a number of field trips.

Further Details

Qualification: QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Major Award (120 credits)
QQI Course Code: 5M5011
Day(s): Monday - Friday
Location: CTI Senior College, Clonmel
Type: Full Time
Duration: 1 academic year
Start Date: September 2017

Course Content:

  • Toursim Principles and Practice
  • Tourism Information and Administration
  • Food Preparation
  • Communications
  • Work Experience
  • Word Processing
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Irish Cultural and Heritage Studies
  • Reception and Front Line Office Skills

Entry Requirements:

  • Successful performance at interview
  • Leaving Cert (traditional or applied)
  • Other qualification at NFQ Level 4 (e.g. FETAC Level 4 Award)
  • Mature students with appropriate vocational experiences

How to Apply:

Applications are now being accepted for September 2017. Click on the link below to apply:

Progression:

This award facilitates entry on a competitive basis to a range of third level institutions nationwide leading to awards at the next or higher levels of the National Framework of Qualifications. Career prospects include: Customer Service, Administration, Sales Store Assistant, Data Entry, Call Centre.

Enrolment

Open for Applications

Contact Details

Name: Teresa Wall, Course Coordinator
Tel: (052) 612 6269
Email: adulted@tipperaryetb.ie