| Course Name |
Accounting Technician - Year 1 |
| Course Provider |
Ennis Community College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB, Accounting Technicians Ireland |
| Course Code |
376 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Ennis |
| Course Content |
This full-time course provides an opportunity to study for membership of the professional body, Accounting Technicians Ireland, which is sponsored by the Institute of Chartered Accountants. It provides a recognised business qualification for ambitious students planning to work at support level in the accounting area. |
| Duration |
One Year Accounting Technician Certificate. Classes are timetabled between 9·00 am and 1·15 pm Monday to Friday. Successful candidates can continue to year 2 for Diploma. |
| Comment |
Certification
The Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification is divided into two parts, each of which is a qualification in its own right. Successful completion of year 1 leads to an Accounting Technician Certificate and access to the Diploma qualification in year 2. |
| Alternative Entry |
Mature students |
| Course Fee |
In line with the Department of Education and Skills guidelines, there are no tuition fees.
However, the following are payable:
€20 non-refundable administration fee with your application form.
€100 registration fee on commencement of a course.
€200 contribution to the Department of Education and Skills - see exemptions under Finance.
€50 QQI exam fees payable in January - Medical Card Exemption.
Some modules will require the purchase of a text book or material. |
| Financial Support |
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• Grants are available to eligible students. Please check www.susi.ie for further details.
• Students on the Back to Education scheme, medical card holders or dependents of medical card holders will be exempt from paying the mandatory Dep...
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• Grants are available to eligible students. Please check www.susi.ie for further details.
• Students on the Back to Education scheme, medical card holders or dependents of medical card holders will be exempt from paying the mandatory Department of Education and Skills contribution of €200. Medical card holders will also be exempt from examination fees.
• Recipients of Social Welfare payments contact the offices of the Department of Social Protection before commencing the course. The college will require a copy of your letter from Social Welfare stating that you are in receipt of BTEA.
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| Interview |
Interviews will be held in May 2017 and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill any remaining places. Therefore early application is advisable. |
| Application Date |
Applications taken from April 3rd, 2017.
The following should be returned to Ennis Community College:
(i) completed application form
(ii) €20 non-refundable deposit
(iii) copy of most recent exam results/school report where appropriate.
(iv) 2 passport photographs
(v) a copy of your PPS card/medical card if applicable
(vi) a mobile telephone number and e-mail address
(vii) a photocopy of your birth certificate |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
Year One
Financial Accounting I
Taxation I
Business Management
Law and Ethics |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants must possess the Leaving Certificate or equivalent with a minimum of grade D (ordinary level) in at least five subjects including English and Mathematics or Accounting. If you are over twenty-one, you can apply to enrol as a mature student on the basis of your age and experience.
Exemptions must be agreed by students with Accounting Technicians Ireland.
The learner must be Garda vetted to avail of college facilities. |
| Assessment Method |
Assessment
Continuous assessment takes place on all PLC courses. Work produced throughout the year such as projects and assignments will be graded and will contribute towards final assessment. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Prospects
Many graduates of year 1 progress to year 2. Successful completion of year 2 allows direct access to year 2 of professional accounting degree programmes in the Institutes of Technology. Alternative, graduates of year 2 take up employment in a broad range of finance roles in many types of organisations across different sectors from private industry to local and central government. |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact
Ennis College of Further Education
Ennis, Co. Clare
Telephone 065 6829432
Facsimile 065 6840655
E-mail info@enniscc.ie
Website: www.enniscommunitycollege.com |