Payroll Manual & Computerised

Check out the next start/enrolment date for part-time courses via the college website
http://www.gccparttimecourses.ie/

Classes are run subject to minimum enrolment.

€240
• Fee to be paid in full on enrolment.
• Fees will not be refunded after registration.
• Refunds will not be made on evidence post-enrolment.
• Payment made by cheque or money order (cash not accepted).

20% Discount on Tuition Fees for:
Individual in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance, Job Seekers Benefit, Disability Allowance, Invalidity Allowance or Lone Parents Allowance
All full-time GCC Further Education Learners can avail of 20% discount for academic certified QQI Level 5 and Level 6 courses. This discount does not apply to hobbies/interests for full-time GCC Further Education Learners.

Note: Evidence to support the above must be presented at time of enrolment. This documentation must show your current status with your home address and PPS number. A social welfare card is not acceptable, as it does not indicate current status. Refunds will not be made on evidence produced post-registration.

Note: Discounts apply to tuition fees only and not material fees

Proof for the applicable discount must be provided at registration
Proof for a discount will not be accepted once a programme commences. No discounts are available once a programme commences.

Discounts cannot be applied for through the online registration system.
You cannot register online if availing of 20% discount. Please enrol on the evening of the course by coming early or call to the college so your discount is approved and to make payment.

Course Overview

Purpose: The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to operate and maintain
accurate payroll records using manual and computerised systems, for an organisation, working under general direction
and supervision.

Learners will be able to:

1 Explain the key terminology associated with personal taxation in preparing and maintaining payroll records both manually and on the computer

2 Outline the advantages and disadvantages of a computerised system over a manual one for payroll processing purposes

3 Process the payroll for employee(s), using manual and computerised systems, under the cumulative tax system, to include; various elements of gross pay, holidays, unpaid leave, cut-off points, credits, all statutory and non-statutory deductions

4 Process the payroll for employee(s), under the emergency and temporary tax systems and subsequent transfer to the cumulative tax system.

5 Demonstrate the changes in personal tax due to various factors to include; mid-year commencement and leaving of employment, changes in credits, refunds

6 Extract information from completed records to prepare all necessary mid-year and year end tax forms for employees

7 Extract information from completed records to prepare all necessary end-of-period and year end returns and tax forms for the Revenue Commissioners.

8 Assess the effect of using alternative assessment methods to calculate the annual tax liability of married couples

9 Analyse the impact of changes in legislation on personal tax and take-home pay by comparing two tax years

10 Print a selection of reports after backing up computerised data on a suitable medium.

Assignment 60%
Examination - Practical 40%

Certified Business QQI LEVEL 5 Part-Time Course:

Can be studied part-time with modules offered each year.
In order to qualify for a major award you need to complete and pass 8 modules specific to the programme. Click on links below for more information.

The modules offered are subject to having a sufficient number of applicants to run the course.

Business Studies QQI Level 5/ Major Award QQI Level 5 Course Code: 5M2102 (click on link for more information)

5N1546

Galway Community College
Wellpark Rd, Galway
091 755464
gcceveningcourses@gretb.ie