Course details
There are no course costs. This course is funded under VTOS.
Eligibility criteria are determined by the Department of Social Protection.
To qualify for VTOS a person must:
- be at least 21 years of age at the commencement of the course,
- be in receipt of an unemployment payment or signing for credits.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
- Accounting – Manual & Computerised
- Payroll – Manual & Computerised
- Spreadsheet Methods
- Database Methods
- The Internet
- Safety & Health at Work
- Business Administration Skills
- Work Experience
- Communications
- Word Processing
Please note the components listed above may vary occasionally
HOW WILL I LEARN?
You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects, mandatory work placement and independent study. You will be expected to complete assignments throughout the year.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
A full Award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year. On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade.
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE FROM YOU!
Applicants with an interest in the fundamentals of business practice and the necessary IT applications to implement best business procedure. You will be responsible for securing an appropriate off site work placement before the beginning of the course.
CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
On completing this course students are equipped to take up employment in business, insurance and financial services. Students may also progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. Past students are studying Business in UCD, DIT, etc.
Click this course code 5M2102 to see the list of Third Level courses this Award links with. You can also type “any” into the same search box and this will return all courses open to students who have successfully completed a QQI Level 5 course.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- A student seeking entry to this programme does not need a previous formal qualification. Some students may have achieved some qualifications previously, for example, QQI Level 4.
- This course is funded under the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS). Consequently, a student must be eligible for VTOS to participate on this course.
- Applicants should have good basic literacy and mathematical skills.
Course Location
About Killester College of Further Education
Killester College of Further Education, Dublin 5 is a centre of learning committed to providing education and training of the highest quality. As a College of the City of Dublin Education Training Board (CDETB), They continue to strive to excel in responding to the educational needs of the community. The programmes They offer are learner-centred and provided in a friendly, inclusive and supportive environment. In fact They won a Award for Excellence through Accessibility
All our courses range from FETAC levels 4, to levels 5 and 6. They are accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) They are qualifications in themselves but can also be used to progress onto Third Level. They Theylcome all ages from school leavers to Mature students.
They are situated 5 minutes from Killester Dart Station which is two stops from Connolly Station.
PLC Grants; Back to Education Allowances; Vocational Training and Opportunities scheme (VTOS) are available.
If you are an early school leaver, unemployed, wanting to upskill, seeking to go on to Third level-They offer you a platform.
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