| Course Name |
Retail Studies |
| Course Provider |
Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2105 |
| 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 |
| Location (Districts) |
Dunboyne |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is retail studies?
This new one year course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to work in the retail and business sector. It will also serve as a solid foundation for those wishing to further their studies in busin...
Hide-What is retail studies?
This new one year course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to work in the retail and business sector. It will also serve as a solid foundation for those wishing to further their studies in business. This course has been designed based on the demand for better qualified staff in the retail business sector. This award will allow graduates to work in a variety of retail outlets and/or progress to higher level courses. This course caters for school leavers and mature learners as well as those already working in the retail industry. Students would have the option of taking other modules within the college in particular areas of interest.
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| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification
QQI Level 5 in Retail practice 5M2105 |
| Alternative Entry |
Expand+The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. A meeting is arranged before the academic year starts, this gives the student an opportunity to meet other mature students and...
Hide-The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. A meeting is arranged before the academic year starts, this gives the student an opportunity to meet other mature students and to become familiar with the college.
We also organise lunchtime meetings and refreshments for mature students on a regular basis.
A special study skills seminar is run for mature students in the first few weeks of college. Mature students are encouraged to attend these once-off meetings even if it means missing class as they will help students to adjust to college life. Students are encouraged to visit the student support office regularly.
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| Course Fee |
The pricing structure for Pharmacy, Nursing, Healthcare, Equine Business & Horsemanship, and Multimedia is E750, which includes additional certification. Sound Production, Music Performance, Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing and Professional Cookery are priced at E1,050 to include rent and materials in outside locations.
All other courses for the academic year 2017/2018 will be priced at E650. These prices include exam fees. Please note that cash is not accepted as payment. |
| Financial Support |
Expand+Maintenance Grants
Students who are entering an approved full-time Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course for the first time in 2017/2018 or who are already attending approved PLC courses are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. This grant does...
Hide-Maintenance Grants
Students who are entering an approved full-time Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course for the first time in 2017/2018 or who are already attending approved PLC courses are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. This grant does not cover the cost of registration or examination fees. It is a maintenance grant paid each month directly into the student’s bank account.
Students apply for the PLC Maintenance Grant at www.susi.ie. It is not necessary for students to know the exact course they will be attending in September in order to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant. The initial decision regarding the grant is based solely on income. The PLC Maintenance Grant is a means tested grant. This involves an assessment of the earnings in the family (parents and candidate). Students over 23 years of age in the year of entry to the course who are living outside the family home will be assessed on their income and that of their spouse (if applicable).
Please check with the following web addresses for the final dates for grant applications.
All information on www.studentfinance.ie or on www.susi.ie
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| Application Date |
Applications can be made online at www.dunboynecollege.ie from November 2016 to September 2017. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
The following modules will be offered in 2017 subject to availability and demand:
• Retail Selling
• Communications
• Customer Service
• Work Experience
• Marketing Practice
• Safety and Health at Work
• Database Methods
• Word Processing
• The Internet
• Retail Display |
| Entry Requirements |
• Leaving Cert, LCVP or LCA
• Mature Students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications
***Course subject to SUSI approval and modules may be changed due
to availability and demand. |
| Assessment Method |
The majority of the courses in the college have continuous assessment. This includes written examinations, assignments, reports, oral presentations, skills demonstration and portfolios.
These assessment results form a very significant part of the overall final grades and the students should ensure that they are fully aware of the assessment techniques, assessment schedule and percentage awarded for each work. Assessment can take different forms, depending on the course. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities
Graduates who qualify in this area can also pursue a career in the retail trade at all levels. Students may also opt for a business programme in DIT, NUI Galway, IT Tallaght or other I.T. Colleges. Graduates may further study at level 6 in the retail industry. |
| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 01 802 6577
Fax: 01 801 5968
Web: www.dunboyneccollege.ie
email: dunboynecollege@lmetb.ie |