Courses available under this fund

Ecotourism and Hill Walking Skills – Stage 1 (now full and closed)

Ecotourism and Walking Group Leader – Stage 2 (now full and closed)

Overview

This programme is designed to prepare students for work as a hill walking guide. Students will receive instruction and qualifications in the following:

Stage 1

Mountaineering Ireland Certificate in Mountain Skills 1 and 2
FETAC Level 5 Component certificate in Tourism Awareness

Stage 2

Mountaineering Ireland Certificate in Group Walking Skills
First Aid in the Wilderness

Duration:	12 weeks Stage 1 and 10 weeks for stage 2
Schedule:	Stage 1 - 14th July – 29TH September, Stage 2 – 30th September –8th December
Timetable:	3 days per week
Location:	Rathvilly, Co. Carlow/various walking routes
Eligibility:	In receipt of jobseekers allowance for more than 3 months
Fees:	Administration Acceptance Fee €150 Course FREE
Equipment:	Clothing, footwear and equipment are required
Application:	Complete and return the application form on www.outdoortourism.ie
Selection:	Interview
Assessments:	All assessments are practical and verbal, with the exception of one written exam in Tourism
Commencement:	14TH July
Contact:	outdoortourism@eircom.net
Additional Info:	www.outdoortourism.ie

Mountaineering Ireland- Irish Mountaineering Board – Mountain Skills – Details

Mountaineering Ireland (Previously known as MCI - The Mountaineering Council of Ireland) is the representative body for walkers and climbers in Ireland. It is recognised as the NGB (National Governing Body) for mountaineering by both the Irish Sports Council (ISC) and Sport Northern Ireland (SNI).

Mountain Hazards
Maps
Navigation
Route Planning
Personal Equipment
Emergency Procedures

Mountaineering Ireland- Irish Mountaineering Board – Walking Group Leader – Details

Technical Competence
Group Management and The Responsibilities of the Group Leader
The Upland Environment
Background Knowledge

Module Tourism Awareness Details

Module Code D20132 Level 5 Credit Value 1 credit

Purpose The purpose of this module is to enable the learner to understand the fundamental concepts of national and international tourism and to appreciate its role in the Irish economy. It is intended to prepare the learner for employment or further training in a related area.

Learners who successfully complete this module will:

Understand the economic and social aspects of tourism at local, national and international level
Appreciate the geographic and ecological aspects of tourism
Understand the role of heritage in relation to tourism
Understand the role of Irish culture in relation to tourism.
Ecotourism

Assessment: Exam 50%, Project 50%