National Tour Guiding, Special Purpose Level 6 QQI Award 6S20232 – 26wks

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:

As tourism is such a fast-growing industry in Ireland and the number of overseas visitors to our shores is set to increase significantly over the next few years, the demand for qualified tour guides has never been higher.  This course is aimed at people who have a genuine interest in their locality, have a very positive appreciation of Ireland’s history, culture, tradition and folklore and who are enthusiastic about sharing this with others.  The industry requires professionals who hold the Fáilte Ireland Tour Guiding Badge and who can demonstrate the following qualities.

• Excellent communication skills
• good leadership skills
• Confidence in dealing with large groups of people
• Passionate about their city and its surrounds
• Ability to problem solve on the go
• Possess an awareness of Health and Safety legislation

COURSE CONTENT:

This course combines lectures with on-the-job work experience and role playing.  Participants will learn about the business of tour guiding as well as gaining hands on experience.  Participants will study the following

• Irish national Heritage and Culture 6N20231
• Irish Tour Guiding 6N20229
• National Tour Management 6N20230

In addition, participants will have the opportunity to gain information on the following

• Safety & Health at work
• Digital Marketing

On successful completion of this course participants will receive the National Tour Guiding (white) Badge and may be included in the approved Tour Guide Directory that is hosted on the Fáilte Ireland website.

Course runs on a Wednesday 16.00 – 18.00, 18.30 – 20.30hrs and two Saturdays per month 9.30 – 13.00.

Further details are available at National Tour Guiding – Part-time Course (libertiescollege.ie)

Fee: €950

APPLICATION & ENROLLMENT:

To apply you are required to complete an application form whereupon you will be notified and given an appointment to attend interview. Applicants will be notified following interview and if successful will be invited to complete enrolment and pay the tuition fee. Liberties college accepts credit card, cash, postal order or cheque made payable to the City of Dublin ETB.