| Course Name |
English & Information Technology for International Students |
| Course Provider |
Rathmines College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2102 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
| Certificate |
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College |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Rathmines |
| Course Content |
Course Aims
This course is designed for students from overseas who wish to improve their knowledge of English and acquire Business and IT Skills. The College provides an ideal environment for students to integrate with their Irish counterparts in the student centre of Rathmines. |
| FET Code |
5M2073 - Language and European Studies |
| Duration |
One year full-time. |
| Comment |
Award
QQI Level 5 Major Award - Business Studies 5M2102
College Certificate
Cambridge First Certificate and Advanced Examinations
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| Course Fee |
Expand+Government Charge of €200
In the December 2010 budget the Government imposed a charge of €200 on all students enrolling on Post Leaving Certificate Courses . This fee will have to be collected by the college and passed to the state. The charge o...
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In the December 2010 budget the Government imposed a charge of €200 on all students enrolling on Post Leaving Certificate Courses . This fee will have to be collected by the college and passed to the state. The charge of €200 is in addition to our course charges which remain unchanged.
• Full payment of fees is a requirement when a course offer is accepted and prior to registration and commencement of courses in early September (payment dates for confirmed offers are June and July and for provisional offers are August.
• Due to pressure of places we cannot reserve places for reasons of non-payment of fees.
• There is no deposit required.
PLEASE NOTE ALL COURSE CHARGES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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| Financial Support |
Student Maintenance Grants
Many further education students are eligible for a means-tested grant. Students should apply through www.susi.ie. Apply for the grant early to ensure it is in place throughout your course of study. |
| Interview |
All applicants are invited to interview by a member of the course staff. Interviews take place from February to June and from mid– August. |
| Application Date |
While waiting lists are in place for many of our courses all applications received will be kept on file. From 1st September applicants will be contacted to fill any courses with places remaining. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Modules
ESOL (English as a Second Language)
Business Administration
Reception Study Skills
Communications
Business Administration
Accounting – Manual and Computerised
Spreadsheet Methods
Word Processing
French (optional)
Statistics (optional
Work Experience
Work Experience is an essential part of all our programmes. The College assists students in finding suitable work placements and monitors and assesses their performance in the work place. |
| Entry Requirements |
Each applicant will be interviewed and assessed on his/her suitability for this course. Language competency testing is part of the application process for this course.
All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry.
All applicants will be interviewed. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Education Progression
On successful completion of a QQI Level 5 course students have the opportunity to progress within Rathmines College to:
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business 6M4985;
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business –...
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On successful completion of a QQI Level 5 course students have the opportunity to progress within Rathmines College to:
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business 6M4985;
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business – Legal 6M4985;
BTEC Higher National Diploma Course in Business (Marketing); or to our
Professional Accounting Department where they may choose from a range of ACCA and ATI Professional Accounting courses.
Students who achieve the required results in their level 6 award will have the opportunity to apply for advanced entry to a number of Higher Education colleges including DIT, NCI, ITB and ITT. QQI Level 5 award holders may also apply to a wide variety of Higher Education colleges through the CAO system. Click here to see current links from our QQI business awards to Higher Education courses in the Dublin area. See the CAO website and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions for more information. Please note that some higher education courses have specific results and subjects requirements.
Career Opportunities
Students who successfully complete this course are equipped to seek employment in a range of business, administration and accountancy environments
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| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 01 497 5334
Email: info@rc.cdetb.ie
Web: www.rathminescollege.ie |