Reasons to choose this course
- State of the art facilities
- A qualification in the hospitality industry is your passport to the world
- Excellent career opportunities in Ireland and internationally
- Includes guest lectures by industry professionals
What is the
Higher Certificate in Arts in Hospitality Studies
about?
The philosophy guiding the design of this programme focuses on developing 'the art of hospitality' as an intrinsic part of a unique customer experience. The programme aims to strengthen the human resource base and enhance standards of performance and professionalism in the Irish and international tourism and hospitality industry.
How is the course delivered?
Students attend classes which are both theory and practice based respectively these are delivered in semesterised mode. Work based learning is also an integral component of this programme and students may undertake this in Ireland or indeed internationally.
What facilities are available?
Practical training and lectures will take place in our state-of-the-art dedicated Hotel, Catering and Tourism facility in the North Campus.
What are my career opportunities?
Graduates of the programme will be proficient and competent in the key operational areas of food, beverage and rooms division. On completion of the programme, graduates will have the competence to work in a multifunctional capacity in a wide variety of operational roles within the Irish/international tourism and hospitality industry.
Due to the multi-skilled nature of the programme, students may find employment in mediumsized hotels, guesthouses, pubs, catering businesses, leisure and activity centres, cruise liners and tourist attractions, working in the restaurant, bar and accommodation services or in the front office.
PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITY - LEVEL 7
Students are eligible to apply to year 3 BA in Hotel and Resort Management.
PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITY - LEVEL 8
Students are eligible to apply to year 4 BA (Hons) in Hotel and Resort Management having successfully completed level 7.
I have recently completed a two year Tourism Hospitality Studies course with the Institute of Technology, Tralee. The course prepared me for a wide variety of operational roles in the hospitality industry. It provided excellent opportunity to gain experience in more than one area of hospitality operations which might help you to decide which particular department you would like to work in. What I loved about the course was that training covered both theory and practice; I was able to practice my skills working in the Institute’s restaurant and during work based learning. Among other subjects I also studied food and beverage operations, professional wine studies, rooms division with accommodation and front office operations. I believe that the two year Hospitality Studies course has given me a great foundation for taking on any challenge in the hospitality industry- it allowed me to get place in Dunloe Castle Hotel, a five star hotel in Killarney- working as the Accommodation Supervisor. In 2008 I graduated with the Advanced Certificate in Tourism Hospitality Studies. I won the Failte Ireland Prize for Student of the Year Award 2008. It made me even more proud to be a student of IT, Tralee
Diana Baran
Graduated 2008 with an Advanced
Certificate in Tourism Hospitality Studies
FURTHER INFORMATION
T.J O Connor,
Section Head of Hotel, Catering and Tourism Department
Tel: +353 (0)66 719 1807
Email: tj.oconnor@staff.ittralee.ie
Or
Norma O Brien
Tel:+353 (0)66 719 1665
Email: Norma.obrien@staff.ittralee.ie
