Hotel Catering & Tourism Module Descriptor - PDST
Hotel Catering & Tourism Module Descriptor - PDST
Hotel Catering & Tourism Module Descriptor - PDST
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HOTEL CATERING & TOURISM • HOSPITALITY IN TOURISM<br />
AIMS<br />
This module aims to:<br />
• provide students with an opportunity to participate in<br />
a tourism experience and to become familiar with various<br />
holiday options in Ireland<br />
• highlight some of the issues involved in the growth and<br />
development of tourism and to encourage students to think<br />
critically about controversial issues<br />
• provide students with an opportunity to explore their local<br />
area and to get involved in community activities and events<br />
• familiarise students with tourist services and with the<br />
associated career, job, and training opportunities<br />
• assist students to develop an appreciation of customer<br />
expectations and quality standards in relation to hospitality<br />
and tourism products and services<br />
• help students develop core transferable skills applicable<br />
to service industries.<br />
UNITS<br />
Unit 1:<br />
Unit 2:<br />
Unit 3:<br />
Getting Places – within Ireland<br />
<strong>Tourism</strong> Trails<br />
Tourist Services<br />
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