Regional Tour Guide QQI L6

Participant Profile:
To achieve the Level 6 Special Purpose Award participants must successfully complete the following components: QQI Level 6 Component in Irish Tour Guiding (6N20229) and QQI Level 6 Component in Irish Natural Heritage & Culture (6N20231). This course is suitable for participants who wish to work as Tour Guides employed by tour operators or tour guide organisations Tour guides plan and coordinate tours and follow guest itineraries escorting visitor groups in many historical and cultural venues. Guides require the ability to retain facts, figures and folklore and present the information to tourists in an entertaining and interesting way. Tour guiding is particularly suited to people who are outgoing and who enjoy interacting with others. Communicating, planning and organising are important skills to possess and fluency in a second language is a distinct advantage. NOTE: This course will consist of a MIXTURE of In-Class, Online and Field Trips to specified locations. TBC by the tutors NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information NOTE: The Tuesday classroom evenings MAY take place at the Further Education and Training Centre, Kilmallock Road Campus, Limerick City, V94 Y6H3. Learners will be notified by text/email

Programme Description:
QQI Level 6 Component in Irish Tour Guiding (6N20229). QQI Level 6 Component in Irish Natural Heritage & Culture (6N20231). Please see our website and/or brochure for further details. NOTE: Badges will be issued to graduates of this Regional Tour Guide programme on achievement of the full special purpose award 6S20233 See information at the following link: https://www.failteireland.ie/Supports/Training-Workshops/Tourist-guide-training.aspx Fáilte Ireland on behalf of industry continues to host a directory of qualified tour guides and continue to be an advocate of tour guiding and recognises the importance that tour guiding plays in enhancing the visitor’s experience of Ireland. NOTE: Learners must have basic IT skills and have access to the necessary ICT equipment, software and broadband capability to enable them to undertake the online classes.