National Tour Guiding
| Award Name | First Aid Response |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 6 Specific Purpose Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Aid Response | PreHospital Emergency Care Council | ||
| Level 6 Specific Purpose Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
28 weeks
Entry Requirements
Education: Leaving Certificate or equivalent
Aptitude: Good communication skills
Previous Experience: None
It is a requirement that applicants have a fluency in written and spoken English prior to commencement of this programme and a good working knowledge of word processing.
Careers / Further progression
Employability Statement
The successful completion of the National Tour Guiding Programme enables applicants to source employment in the Tourism Sector - in planning and providing tour guiding services for tourists visiting the whole of Ireland.
Further information
Start Date 17/10/2022
End Date 28/04/2023
Apply via Fetchcourses.ie - link below
KCETB Training Services Administrative Offices
Unit 4
Danville Business Park
Ring Road
9R95 P683
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to provide guiding and tour management services for tourists visiting and travelling in Ireland.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this programme learners will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the structures and profiles of the tourism and hospitality sectors.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of Irish cultural, built and natural heritage.
3. Demonstrate a range of communication, information and customer care skills to offer a professional and positive presentation of Ireland as a tourist destination.
4. Develop digital media skills to enhance the tour experience, to promote potential products and services and exploit employment opportunities.
5. Manage and conduct tours on behalf of a tour operator or as a self-employed guide, implementing best safety and environmental practice.
6. Demonstrate specialist tour guiding and tour management skills and techniques.
FURTHER DETAILS
Some of this traineeship may take place online through Teams and/or Zoom. In the event of same, candidates will require access to a PC/laptop with a keyboard and a camera with sound. KCETB may be able to assist learners who need a loan of a device in order to undertake this training. Further details will be given at the Information/Registration Session prior to course start up.
This course will include
* 6N20229 Irish Tour Guiding
* 6N20230 National Tour Management
* 6N20231 Irish Natural Heritage and Culture
* First Aid Responder (PHECC)
* Career Planning & Job Seeking Skills
* Work Placement
* Induction
For further information go to: http://www.qqi.ie//sites/docs/AwardsLibraryPdf/6S20232_AwardSpecifications_English.pdf
Irish Tour Guiding (6N20229) QQI
National Tour Management (6N20230) QQI
Irish Natural Heritage & Culture (6N20231) QQI
First Aid Response (FAR) PHECC
Induction - Blended Learning
Gillian Ryan Ext. 213
Tel: 056 7813014
Email: TSU.Recruit@kcetb.ie