Regional Guiding

Certificate

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Course Code	LL_RMGUD_S
Céim	6
Fad ama	14 weeks
Creidmheasanna	20
Modh Seachadta	On-campus
Suímh campais	Donegal – Killybegs
Modh Seachadta	Páirtaimseartha

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If you are interested in working in the tourism activity sector providing a range of professional guiding services for visitors, the certificate in Regional Guiding programme is designed for you. This programme will provide you with the professional, social, technical and administrative skills necessary to offer a quality service to domestic and overseas visitors.

The Irish History, Culture and Heritage module provides the foundations and frameworks to understand, contextualise, formulate, and interpret the story of Ireland. The Guiding module introduces the blend of knowledge and skills required to become an effective regional tourist guide. This programme would be suited to those who have an appreciation and genuine interest in their locality and would enjoy sharing their pride of place with others. This qualification offers opportunities for employment as a site guide, as a local or regional guide working independently or with established tour operators.

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Bliain 1

Seimeastar	Sonraí an Mhodúil	Creidmheasanna	Éigeantach / Roghnach
1	Irish History, Culture & Heritage The aim of this module is to enable the learner to have a broad understanding of the history, culture and heritage of Ireland. Torthaí Foghlama 1. Discuss the scope and importance of the Irish heritage product to Irish tourism. 2. Explain the natural formation processes and influences on the Irish landscape. 3. Discuss the elements of Irish culture and how it has evolved over time. 4. Define the development of Ireland from pre-Christian to modern times. 5. Illustrate awareness of selected cultural and natural heritage assets. 6. Identify major Irish historical, cultural and heritage events, festivals, and tourist attractions.	10	Mandatory
2	Guiding Learners will be introduced to the blend of knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective regional tourist guide. Students will develop their local area knowledge and stories and communicate these via various means. Learners will actively participate in various practical regional guided experiences implementing their learning on interpretation, group management and health and safety. This module promotes a sustainable ethos and the national code of practice. Torthaí Foghlama 1. Discuss the role and responsibilities of the guide 2. Develop local and regional tour itineraries. 3. Organise and deliver local and regional tours. 4. Display effective communication skills and interpretive ability. 5. Present regional/local heritage, culture and historical product knowledge via a variety of methods. 6. Assess risk and display safety compliance and environmental awareness in guiding.	10	Mandatory

Uaireanta Staidéir Molta in aghaidh na seachtaine

It is recommended that students should try to allow for 10-12 hours study per week per 10-credit module.

Scrúdú agus Measúnú

Coursework and final exam.

Riachtanas Tinrimh ar an gCampas

Mandatory attendance at the Killybegs Campus.

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Riachtanais Iontrála

5 O6/H7 in the Leaving Certificate, to include Mathematics (F2/06/H7) and either Irish or English (O6/H7), OR QQI FET Level 5, OR equivalent qualification.

Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirements may be admitted to the programme on the grounds of mature years (over 23 by 1st January in the proposed year of entry). RPL will be considered in accordance with the Quality Assurance of ATU Donegal.

“As someone who was already doing some guiding, I found the regional guiding course at ATU helped me get from a competent amateur guide to a confident professional guide. The course, as well as being taught to a high standard with excellent tutors, was genuinely fascinating, and covered so many aspects of guiding – from the history and heritage, to practicalities of guiding and dealing with visitors and groups, to planning routes, sustainability awareness, developing presentation skills, and lots more besides. I would recommend the course in a heartbeat to anyone interested – the toolkit that I came out with has stood me in great stead since, leaving me prepared for all sorts of situations and questions in the real world.”
David Lawless , Self Employed Tourist Guide, ATGI Member

Táillí

Total Fees EU: €1000

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Gairmeacha

Graduate careers typically include roles such as Events Coordinator, Sales & Marketing Executive, Tour Guide, and Travel Advisor.

Further Information

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This programme would suit those interested in working in the tourism activity sector providing a range of professional guiding services for visitors. The programme would suit those with experience of the tourism industry or those who may be considering a change of career.