| Course Name |
Business Studies |
| Course Provider |
Cork ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2102 |
| Course Type |
VTOS |
| 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 |
Centre |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Fermoy |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Enrolment: Ongoing. Start Date: Course to commence in September 2014.
For further information contact:
Norah Lane,
Cork Education & Training Board,
Adult Education Office,
College Road,
Fermoy,
Co. Cork.
Tel: 025 42945
Email: ncadulted@gmail.com |
| Duration |
1 year full-time. |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+You can join VTOS if you are:
a) 21 years of age or over
b) Currently in receipt of one of the following Social Welfare payments for at least 6 months:
- Jobseekers Allowance
- Invalidity Pension
- Jobseekers Benefit
- Blind Person’s Pensi...
Hide-You can join VTOS if you are:
a) 21 years of age or over
b) Currently in receipt of one of the following Social Welfare payments for at least 6 months:
- Jobseekers Allowance
- Invalidity Pension
- Jobseekers Benefit
- Blind Person’s Pension
- One Parent Family Allowance
- Dependent Spouse
- Disability Benefit/Allowance
- Signing for Credits
Benefits:
- Returning to Education
- Payments equivalent to your current Social Welfare payment
- No fees
- Meal Allowance
- Book Loan system and free materials
- You may be eligible for childcare support
- You may be eligible for a Travel Allowance
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| Number of Places |
Please note: a minimum of 20 eligible participants is required to run the course |
| VTOS Financial Support |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Interview |
Yes - Informal |
| Comment |
What is the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)?
The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme is a special range of courses designed to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people.
What are the aims of the Scheme?
The aims of the Scheme are:
a) To give unemployed people education and training opportunities which will develop their employability.
b) To prepare people to go to paid employment or further opportunities leading to paid employment. |
| Course Content |
This course is designed to enhance office and computer skills. |
| Subjects Taught |
Subjects will include:
5N1348 Accounting Manual & Computerised
5N0783 Database Methods
5N1977 Spreadsheet Methods
5N1358 Word Processing
5N0690 Communications
5N1610 Business Administration Skills
5N1356 Work Experience
5N1951 Entrepreneurial Skills
Work Experience:
Work Experience is an integral part of the course and a day and duration will be specified by the coordinator. |
| FET Code |
5M2102 Business Studies |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression & Job Prospects
The Business Studies course is suitable for students seeking broadly based business qualification.
The course provides an excellent foundation for progression to any third level business course and a career in commerce or industry. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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