Business Communications with English as a Second language - ESL

Limerick College of Further Education

 

Course Name Business Communications with English as a Second language - ESL
Course Provider Limerick College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) Limerick & Clare ETB
Course Code 5M2102 BCEX
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time, Daytime
Location (Districts) Limerick City
Course Content Programme Overview
Participants on this 1 year, full time programme will have the opportunity to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English, whilst at the same time developing essential skills in Business and Computing. Having completed the programme, learners will have a recognised qualification in the English language, as well as business and computer skills. These qualifications may be used to help secure employment in Ireland.
FET Code 5M2102 - Business Studies
Duration 1 year
Comment Award:
QQI Level 5 Business Studies 5M2102
Course Fee There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration fees, examination fees, and for some courses, materials fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview.
Financial Support Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.Learnerfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary.
Interview Interviews will be held in May and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill anyremaining places. Therefore, early application is advisable.
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Application Fee Note that an Application Administration Fee of €20 now applies to all applications. This is a non refundable payment.
Subjects Taught Typical Modules
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Intercultural Studies
Payroll Manual & Computerised
Word Processing
Spreadsheets Methods
Database Methods
The Internet
Communications
Information and Administration
Work Experience
Entry Requirements • Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.

• Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.

• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.

• In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.
Careers or Further Progression Employment / Progression Opportunities

• This Award qualifies people to work in an office or retail environment, where they may use their English, computer and business skills.

• Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or visit www.qqi.ie
Further Enquiries Tel: 061 414 344
Fax: 061 414 186
email: apply@lcfe.ie
Website : www.lcfe.ie