| Course Name |
Business Studies |
| Course Provider |
Columba College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Longford & Westmeath 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 |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Killucan |
| Course Content |
Expand+This one-year full-time course provides students with a broad range of business, computing and secretarial skills to work in the modern business and financial sector. The course prepares students for both higher and education and for employment in th...
Hide-This one-year full-time course provides students with a broad range of business, computing and secretarial skills to work in the modern business and financial sector. The course prepares students for both higher and education and for employment in the business sector. It is ideal for both school leavers and mature students who have a keen interest in business and IT. This course can also beneficial for those that wish to enter the workforce directly or as a progression route to further education through the Higher Education Links scheme.
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| FET Code |
5M2102 - Business Studies |
| Comment |
Certification
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 5
Work Placement
all courses involve work placement one day per week. Garda vetting is a requirement for Columba College and all work placements. The application form for Garda vetting is available at the school office. |
| Course Fee |
The following fees apply to all courses:
non refundable deposit 50
Administration fee 50
QQI exam fee 50
In addition, students may have to pay the Government participant contribution of 200 if they are not eligible for an exemption under the criteria outlined below. |
| Financial Support |
Expand+Students attending full-time approved courses in Columba College may be eligible to apply for a maintenance grant or Back to Education allowance. You do not have to pay the participant contribution if you:
- have a medical card
- are eligible for ...
Hide-Students attending full-time approved courses in Columba College may be eligible to apply for a maintenance grant or Back to Education allowance. You do not have to pay the participant contribution if you:
- have a medical card
- are eligible for Back to Education allowance or VTOS allowance
- are eligible for a student grant
Any student not eligible under the above criteria will have to pay the Government contribution of 200. If applicants wish to avail of their entitlements they should go to www.susi.ie or contact their local social welfare office.
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| Application Date |
Apply to college up to September 2017 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence in September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
Business Administration skills
Marketing
Bookkeeping
CPR
Manual Handling
Social Studies
Safety and Health at Work
Communications
Word processing
Work Experience |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 5 passes.
Leaving Certificate Applied
Applicants should submit details of achievements
For mature students, entry will be based on interview/assessment.
All Applicants required to attend for interview. |
| Assessment Method |
Examinations and Assessment
All subjects are examined by Quality and Qualification Ireland (QQI)
Assessment is a combination of continuous assessment written and practical examinations. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Options
Students obtaining certification in Business and secretarial Studies may progress to further training at selected third level colleges under the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Other options include entering direct employment within the
business world in
Banking and Retail
Legal
Start Your Own Business |
| Further Enquiries |
Call the college office on 044 937 4107
Email us at admin.cck@lwetb.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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