Course details

Award

QQI Level 5 - Business Studies 5M2102

Programme Overview

Participants on this programme will have the opportunity to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English, whilst at the same time developing essential skills in Business and Computing. Having completed the programme, learners will have a recognised qualification in the English language, as well as business and computer skills. These qualifications may be used to help secure employment in Ireland.

Typical Modules

  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Payroll Manual & Computerised
  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheet Methods
  • Database Methods
  • The Internet
  • Communications
  • Information Administration
  • Work Experience

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
  • Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
  • Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.
  • In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.

Employment/Progression Opportunities

  • This Award qualifies people to work in an office or retail environment, where they may use their English, computer and business skills.
  • Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies.
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Limerick College of Further Education

Limerick College of Further Education is a long-established, state-funded and administered further education college. It is one of many centres of education run by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. LCFE was known until 2008 as Limerick Senior College.

LCFE offers Further Education (Post Leaving Certificate) programmes and Professional qualifications in a variety of disciplines and caters for approximately 1200 full-time and 3000 part-time learners. Its campuses are situated in the South-East of the city on Mulgrave Street (a short distance from the city centre) and also in East Limerick at Cappamore.

Limerick College of Further Education aims to provide high quality internationally-recognised educational programmes, delivered in a modern dynamic environment by a highly qualified and committed team of teachers. Programmes are accredited by a number of prestigious validating bodies. The approval of LCFE by these bodies is a further benchmark of the high quality of courses, facilities, tuition and support structures on offer.

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