| Course Name |
Business Studies |
| Course Provider |
Waterford VTOS |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Waterford & Wexford ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2102 |
| Course Type |
VTOS |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Centre |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Morning, Afternoon |
| Location (Districts) |
Waterford City |
| What is VTOS |
Expand+The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme is an educational opportunities scheme for unemployed persons which is funded by the Department of Education and Science with assistance from the European Social Fund. The Scheme is operated through the Vo...
Hide-The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme is an educational opportunities scheme for unemployed persons which is funded by the Department of Education and Science with assistance from the European Social Fund. The Scheme is operated through the Vocational Education Committees and provides a special range of courses designed to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people.
The aims of the scheme are:
- to give unemployed people education and training opportunities which will develop their employability
- to prepare people to go into paid employment or on to further opportunities leading to paid employment
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| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Start Date 28/08/2017.
End Date 01/06/2018. |
| Duration |
40 weeks. |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Le...
Hide-Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
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| Eligibility |
Expand+Eligibility criteria are determined by the Department of Education and Skills.
To qualify for VTOS a person must:
- be at least 21 years of age at the commencement of the course,
- be in receipt of an unemployment payment or signing for c...
Hide-Eligibility criteria are determined by the Department of Education and Skills.
To qualify for VTOS a person must:
- be at least 21 years of age at the commencement of the course,
- be in receipt of an unemployment payment or signing for credits for at least 6 months*.
Also, the course must be provided or approved by the local VEC for the purposes of the VTOS scheme.
A limited number of places are available to persons in receipt of One Parent Family Payment, Disability Allowance, Illness Benefit, Blind Pension, Invalidity Pension, Deserted Wife's Benefit/Allowance, Widow's/Widower's Contributory/Non Contributory Pension and Prisoner's Wife's Allowance and to qualified spouses/partners of persons eligible to participate in VTOS.
Periods spent on VTOS, FS training schemes, Community Employment, Job Initiative, Youthreach or time in prison can count towards the 6 month qualifying period.
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| VTOS Financial Support |
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| Comment |
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes associated with this award are outlined in the associated Component Specifications.
Ref: 2949
Facilities
•Wheel Chair Access
•Full Canteen |
| Course Content |
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop the required knowledge, skills and competence in business studies in order to meet the standards set by the awarding body in the award specification for Business Studies 5M2102 level 5.
Please refer to Programme Descriptor for Programme Objectives.
Further Details
Graduates will be proficient in SAGE and TAS books software as well as MS Excel and can complete VAT & Payroll returns for business. |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Word Processing (5N1358) QQI
Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Communications (5N0690) QQI
Computer Applications (4N1112) QQI
Information Technology Skills (4N1125) QQI
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised (5N1354) QQI
Business Administration Ski...
Hide-Word Processing (5N1358) QQI
Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Communications (5N0690) QQI
Computer Applications (4N1112) QQI
Information Technology Skills (4N1125) QQI
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised (5N1354) QQI
Business Administration Skills (5N1610) QQI
Database Methods (5N0783) QQI
Desktop Publishing (5N0785) QQI
Marketing Practice (5N1400) QQI
Payroll Manual & Computerised (5N1546) QQI
Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) QQI
Web Authoring (5N1910) QQI
Medical Terminology (5N2428) QQI
Esol English as a Second Language (6N3161) QQI
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| FET Code |
5M2102 Business Studies |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Graduates have progressed to Diploma / Degree courses in the Institutes of Technology through the Higher Education Links Scheme for holders of QQI Level 5 Certification. Further details are available from the relevant institutes.
This is an ideal course for graduates who wish to learn a variety of craft skills with a view to setting up a small craft business. It would also suit graduates who wish to work in retail or in retail related businesses. |
| Further Enquiries |
Helena Finlay
t: 051 852803
e: helenafinlay@wwetb.ie |
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