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Course Aims
To prepare students for a
career in the further study at higher level. Past students have found positions
working in Airlines, Tour Operators, and Travel Agencies. Some past students have
also progressed to higher education programmes in Dublin Institute of Technology
on Completion of this program.
Galileo
CRS
The Galileo computer reservations system is the most widely
CRS in the travel industry with approximately 70% of Irish agents using the system.
This course will provide students with an IATA approved Diploma in Galileo, which
is endorsed by Galileo Ireland and IAOT* Stillorgan
College ha been running IATA/UFTAA* approved courses in Travel & Tourism for
over fifteen years and has and excellent reputation in the industry. Many
employers in the travel industry contact the college directly when recruiting
staff. *IATA-
International Air Transport Association
*UFTAA-Universal
Federation of Travel Agents Associations
*IAOT-International - Academy of
Travel.
Subjects Studied
BTEC
Air Fares & Ticketing IATA level 1
FETAC Information Technology
Galileo
- Computer Reservations System
ECDL (European Computer Driving License)
FETAC Tourism Awareness
FETAC Communications
FETAC Travel and Tourism Services
FETAC
Work Experience
FETAC Tourism Enterprise
FETAC Customer Service
FETAC
Heritage
FETAC Spanish (Level 3 & 4) |
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Work experience is an integral
component of this course. Previous students have obtained work placements with
travel agents, tour operators, hotels, tourist boards and visitor attractions.
Entry
Requirements: Leaving
Certificate: A minimum of five passes which should include English and Maths.
Candidates will be interviewed.
Course Duration:
1 academic year, (Sept - May) 4 days in the classroom.
Awards/Certification:
FETAC level 5 Tourism award, IATA*approved Galileo CRS Diploma endorsed
by Galileo Ireland & International Academy of Travel, BTEC Airfares &
Ticketing (IATA Level 1) module, ECDL & Certificate in Geography and Travel
Destinations
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