- Cabin Crew Operations 5N5410 –Prepare for cabin crew recruitment and training as well as looking at uniform and grooming guidelines, industry terminology, inflight services, passenger handling and Safety and Emergency Procedures (SEPs)
- Airlines Studies 5N4971 – Examine the various airline business models (low costs and full service) focusing on the products and services they offer. Look at the airline industry and the various international organisations, agreements and laws which govern it.
- Global Distribution Systems 6N4973 -Make and amend airline reservations using the Amadeus system which is used by travel agencies and airlines throughout Ireland and the world
- Tourism Principles and Practice 5N2078 – National and International Tourism. Understand the tourist product of Ireland as a unique destination and how to promote and sell it. Identify of a range of international and national tourist attractions. Learn about tourist profiles and how they impact on tourist markets. Extensive field trips and site visits are an integral part of this component.
- Tourism Information and Administration 5N0636 – Work independently in a tourist information office or in the front office of a range of tourism enterprises. Emphasis on providing advice to visitors on coaches, walking tours, places of interest etc.
- Word Processing 5N1358 – Create and edit documents to a professional standard. Utilise Memos and Mailmerge for streamlining customer communication
- Work Experience 5N1356 – Plan, prepare and reflect on work placement. Job finding strategies, CV and personal statement preparation, interview skills. Practise employability skills with a view to future planning.
- Customer Service 5N0972 – Apply the personal skills, qualities and attitudes required to perform effectively when dealing with customers. Handle a range of challenging situations, demonstrate team or group work in providing customer care. Look at practical examples of organisations with good customer care and their success. Use appropriate communication technologies to include telephone, audio visual, conferencing, email and other interactive media in a range of customer service situations.
- Environmental Sustainability Awareness 4N21810
Additional Training
- Professional Styling & Image (online)
- First Aid workshop (online)
- 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.
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.
Excellent progression opportunities including:
- MTU Cork: Tourism Management Level 7 (MT552)
- MTU Cork: 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. See Progressions for details.
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.
- Duration: September to May
- Fees: €500 including QQI examination fees. (Medical card holders exempt from €50). See Payment for details.
- 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 and Statistics 5N2066 (available as option in evening for learners requiring Maths or Statistics for progression)
- Work Experience: Students undertake a block work placement of 2 weeks in a tourism or airport environment.