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Business & Entrepreneurial Skills

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2102
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
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Whitehall
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied. Applications are welcome from mature students or those with appropriate work experience. All entry is subject to interview.

Applicants will be asked for one written reference, copy EU Passport or GNIB card or Irish Residence Permit or Labour Market Permission letter

For applicants whose first language is not English, evidence of English language proficiency may be required. If appropriate, Whitehall College of Further Education will conduct an English language assessment.

Careers / Further progression

Progression / Employment
Students may be eligible to apply to Third Level Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.

To see Links to third level from Business 5M2102 please go to "Course Web Page" below.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Courses commence in September 2023.

Mature students with relevant experience or related qualification.

€50 (Includes QQI assessment fee). Fees may be subject to change.

PLC Maintenance Grants
Whitehall College of Further Education is an approved college for Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) Maintenance Grants. Information on this scheme is available on www.susi.ie and www.studentfinance.ie. Applications are made on-line at www.susi.ie.

Payment of this grant is subject to Susi receiving confirmation from the college that the student is registered and in attendance on the course in respect of which the student has been awarded the grant.

VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunity Scheme)
Whitehall College of Further Education has for many years provided innovative programmes for mature students who wish to return to education. Previous educational attainment does not exclude anyone from the opportunity to join our programmes. Entry to all programmes is determined by interview. Mature students can participate in any of the Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) programmes that are offered by Whitehall College, or you may choose to participate in one of our specific VTOS programmes.

What is VTOS?
VTOS means 'vocational training opportunity scheme'. VTOS gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to full-time education without losing their social welfare payments.

How will it benefit me?
Prepare you to go to paid employment
Prepare you for further education opportunities
Provide you with an increased range of lifestyle options
Skills acquisition

You will also:
- Receive a small lunch allowance and may be entitled to a travel allowance depending on the distance between your home and the college

- Receive books and materials free of charge

- There is limited financial support available for childcare for those using registered childminders.

How much will it cost?
Courses are provided free of charge (€50 booking deposit refundable at the end of the course).

Yes

Applications are made on-line through the College website.

Our application system will acknowledge receipt of your application.

If you have any questions relating to entry requirements please contact the College.

Course Description
Develop skills in entrepreneurship, marketing, and business and take time to explore business ideas on our new course Business and Entrepreneurial Skills course.

Modules include:
5N1951 Entrepreneurial Skills
5N1418 Start your own Business5N3148 Accounting Manual and Computerised
5N1610 Business Administration Skills
5N1400 Marketing Practice
5N1356 Work Experience
5N1364 Digital Marketing
5N1977 Spreadsheets

(Modules may be subject to change).

5M2102 - Business Studies.

Certification: On successful completion of the course students are eligible for the QQI Level 5 Business Studies Award 5M2102.

Admissions Office,
Whitehall College of Further Education,
Email: info@whitehallCFE.cdetb.ie
Phone: 01 837 6011 or 01 837 6012
Fax: 01 837 7717
www.whitehallcollege.com

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Whitehall
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider