Course Description
This full-time course will provide learners:
- A solid foundation in the academic, personal and practical skills required today for a career in any of the business areas.
- The knowledge to progress to college and further education programmes.
- The skills to enter Apprenticeship programmes in Accounting/Payroll/Insurance.
- The knowledge, skills and experience to work in the business environment.
- The opportunity to acquire a typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.
- Work experience in a business area of your choice.
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Further Details
Qualification: QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Major Award (120 credits)
Course Code: 5M2468
Day(s): Monday to Friday.
Location: CTI Senior College, Clonmel
Type: Full Time
Duration: 9 Months
Start: September
Course Content:
Core modules:
- Business Administration
- Customer Service
- Word Processing
- Text Production
- Spreadsheets Method
- Work Experience
Elective modules:
Learners can choose from the following Elective modules*:
- Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised
- Payroll Manual and Computerised
- Medical Terminology with Phlebotomy training
- E-business
- Information and Administration
- Safety and Health at Work
- Legal Studies
*Elective modules are subject to numbers.
Entry Requirements:
- Leaving Certificate (traditional or applied)
- Other qualification at NFQ Level 4 (e.g. QQI Level 4 Award)
- Mature students with appropriate vocational experiences
Work Experience Placement
Work Experience Placement is an integral part of this course. Learners can take the opportunity to avail of three weeks work placement in the business environment of their choice.
How to Apply:
Applications are now being accepted for September. Click on the link below to apply: Apply Here
Progression:
A graduate of this course can use this qualification to progress to a range of courses in third level education:
Waterford Institute of Technology
- Business Level 6 Higher Certificate
- Bachelor of Business Level 7
- Bachelor of Business Honours Level 8
TUS
- Level 6 Higher Certificate in Business
Apprenticeship Opportunities:
- Accounting
- Financial Services
- Insurance
Employment Opportunities:
- Available in both private and public sector
- Clerical Officer in Government Departments and Organisations
- Medical Receptionist
- Bookkeeping/Accounts Assistant
- Payroll Assistant
- Insurance Reception/Customer Service Assistant
- Office Assistant
Enrolment
Open for Applications.
Contact Details
Name: Maura Barry, Course Coordinator
Tel: (052) 612 6269
Email: [email protected]
N.B.: Due to ongoing developments in QQI awards, names and content are subject to change.
