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IT Tralee - Dept. of Hotel, Catering & Tourism

IT Tralee - Dept. of Hotel, Catering & Tourism

IT Tralee - Dept. of Hotel, Catering & Tourism Organisation Profile Organisation Profile


Contact details:
Contact Name:
Mary Rose Stafford
Address:
Institute of Technology Tralee,
Tralee,
Co. Kerry,
Email:
MaryRose.Stafford@ittralee.ie
Web:
www.ittralee.ie/
Phone:
066 7191664
 

 
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What are the different (undergraduate entry) courses run by this department?
  • TL001 - Higher Certificate in Arts – Culinary Arts
  • TL002 - Higher Certificate in Arts – Hospitality Studies
  • TL003 - Higher Certificate in Business – Tourism
  • TL004 - Higher Certificate in Arts – Bar Supervision
  • TL005 - Higher Certificate in Business in Front Office Management
  • TL181 - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hotel and Resort Management
  • TL188 - Bachelor of Arts in Hotel and Resort Management
  • TL182 - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Travel and Tourism Management
  • TL186 - Bachelor of Arts  in Travel and Tourism Management
  • TL183 - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Adventure Tourism Management
  • TL187 - Bachelor of Arts  in Adventure Tourism Management
  • NAP100 - National Apprenticeship Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery (3 Years Part-time)
  • TIP100 - Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery 9 month intensive programme

What facilities does the department have to support these courses?
The Institute has a purpose built Hotel, Catering and Tourism building facility including a Training Restaurant, Front Office, Bar, Class Kitchens, Production Kitchens, Dedicated Hotel and Resort Computer Lab and Demonstration Theatre. Also elements of our Practical skills are carried out in local hotels so the students experience realistic work experiences.

What connections does the department have with Industry?
Graduates return on a continuous basis to provide guest lectures and give input on new programme development. We also provide workshops and guest lecturers on specialist areas such as Ethnic Cookery, Butter Sculpture and Game cookery and Husbandry. Familiarisations trips to Industry partners of best practice. Work placement from both our full time and Part time programmes.

How many students do you accept each year on these courses?
24 Per Programme

What particular attributes are required by students taking these courses?
•    Active, have a passion for people and service.
•    Be a peoples Person
•    Like variety in your Day
•    Be a team Player
•    Like to make people feel good
•    Commitment and Dedication

Where did last years graduates go?
Most of the Students found employment in local industry, with others securing job opportunities internationally and the remainder continuing on in education.

60% - Local Employment
20% - Internationally
20% - Further Education

Why should students choose your department?
Immerse yourself in the heart of tourism and hospitality industry with a selection of world class providers on your door step. There is a programme to suit everyone at ITT. Whether you are continuing your education after you’re leaving certificate, updating your skills for industry or perhaps you are making a career change.

•    Where learning comes to life
•    The link of theory to Practice
•    Work based learning
•    Learning in a Realistic work environment

Why should students choose your College?
Personal Coaching from lecturers from lecturers which have vast industry experience and contacts. Good International links, a dynamic ever evolving department which does not stand still.







  IT Tralee - Dept. of Hotel, Catering & Tourism

CAO Course Links 10
TL001 - Culinary Arts
TL002 - Hospitality Studies
TL003 - Business - Tourism
TL004 - Bar Supervision
TL181 - Hotel and Resort Management
TL188 - Hotel and Resort Management
TL182 - Travel & Tourism Management
TL186 - Travel and Tourism Management
TL183 - Adventure Tourism Management
TL187 - Adventure Tourism Management


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