Business & Office Administration
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
9 months.
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.
Careers / Further progression
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
Further information
Courses commence in September 2023.
Student Grants
If you think you are eligible for the student grant, you should apply through the website: https://susi.ie/
If you have any queries contact 0761 0878 74 or email: support@susi.cdvec.ie.
Apply online via link below.
To be eligible for School-time offers applicants must:
Apply between October and April
Be available for interview in May
All School-time applicants will receive interview results by second week in June
Applicants should accept their place offer and pay deposit by the end of June.
Summer-time registration and deadline is September 2nd
(Childcare Level 5 applications close August 31st to allow for Garda Vetting)
To be eligible for Summer –time offers applicants must:
Apply between May and October 9th
Be available for interview between September 3rd and October 15th
All Summer-time applicants will receive interview results within 3 days of completing their interview.
Applicants should accept their place offer and pay deposit by third week in October
Summer-time registration and deposit payment deadline is third week in October
*Please note: There are no interviews during the Summer State Examinations
CTI Senior College is closed for July but our application webpage is still open.
(*each course will commence subject to sufficient demand and funding)
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.
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.
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.
5M2468 - Business Administration.
Qualification: QQI Level 5 Major Award Business Administration 5M2468 (120 credits).
Maura Barry, Course Coordinator
Tel: (052) 612 6269
Email: adulted@tipperaryetb.ie