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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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