- Applicants should have Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent
- Mathematics at ordinary level is desirable
- Mature Applicants welcome
- All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry
- Use of a computer / laptop and Wi-Fi is desirable
Pre-Apprenticeship Business & Accounting
This new pre-apprenticeship in Business and Accounting provides learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the Business and/or Accounting sectors.
Students who complete this Level 5 QQI course will have the opportunity to apply for an Apprenticeship with the Accounting Technicians of Ireland where they will work four days a week and attend college one day a week.
A 12-week work placement in a relevant workplace is part of the course. Learners will participate effectively in work experience, will work independently while under general direction, meet deadlines, observe good timekeeping, presentation, communication, adherence to health, safety and other relevant regulations. They will demonstrate personal, interpersonal and technological communication skills.
Key Information
QQI Level 5
1 Year
Full time
QQI Level 5 Award 5M2102
February 2022 - September '22
Course requirements
Course modules
- Accounting Manual and Computerised
- Business Law
- Spreadsheets
- Work Experience / Personal and Professional Development
- Taxation
- Applied Economics
- Team Working
- Business Administration
- Maths (Optional)
- European Language (Optional)
Education Progression
Learners studying this Business QQI Level 5 Award 5M2102 will study all subjects that are covered in the first year of the Apprenticeship Accounting Technician Ireland. This will allow the learners the best opportunity to succeed when accepted onto the programme.
If a learner through participation in the programme realises that they wish to go in a different direction the options to do a QQI Level 6 in Rathmines College or apply through the CAO to go to Higher Education are still available.
Work Experience
Students will complete a 12-week work placement in a relevant workplace. Learners will participate effectively in work experience, will work independently while under general direction, meet deadlines, observe good timekeeping, presentation, communication, adherence to health, safety and other relevant regulations. They will demonstrate personal, interpersonal and technological communication skills.
The module Personal and Professional Development may be taught instead of Work Experience.
Career Opportunites
Students who successfully complete this course are equipped to seek employment in a range of business, administration and accountancy environments.
Course Fees
Deposit
€50
QQI Exam Fees
€50
Course Fee
€100
Total
€200
