Tourism and Travel - Option 2 Airline Studies/Cabin Crew

  This one-year course offers a broad introduction to tourism studies and equips students with the skills necessary to take up employment in the Travel Industry as members of Airline Cabin Crew, Airport Ground Handling Staff or Travel Consultant.This course aims to give students the competitive edge when seeking employment.  

Course Open

Course Number

30

Duration

1 Year full-time

Certification

FETAC Level 5 Tourism DTXXX
Certificate in Galileo Computerised Reservation System
International Academy of Travel (IAOT)
‘Ready for Take-off’ Certificate in
International Travel Industry Studies

Entry

General College Requirements
Mature Student Entry

Employment

Airline Cabin Crew
Airport Ground Crew
Holiday Representative

Number of places available

Twenty Two

Principal Areas of Study

• Airport Passenger Service and Cabin Crew (FETAC) 
• Galileo Computerised Reservations Systems (FETAC) 

Features of the course

• Skills training in areas such as:
  - Check-In and Boarding Procedures
  - Food Hygiene
  - Cabin Duties and Responsibilities
  - Passenger Handling Procedures 
• Intensive one-day on-site training in Waterford Airport 
• IATA approved: Galileo Computerised Reservations Systems 
• Skills training to enhance employment prospects:
  - Grooming and Presentation
  - Individual and Group Interview Preparation.
  - Completing Recruitment Application Forms

Progression

Higher Education

Higher Education