Pre-University Commerce - Business
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision providing business services and support in a range of business contexts and or to progress to further and or higher-level studies.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
This is a one-year full time course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
The learner who has either successfully completed a programme leading to a level 4 QQI Certificate OR can demonstrate the levels of knowledge, skill and competence associated with NFQ level 4 will be eligible to apply for entry to this programme. In order for the learner to have a realistic chance of achieving the standard of a level 5 award, it is expected that the learner should be able to:
Proficiently read, draft, prepare and understand information across a broad range of topics, for example, in relation to a community concern or a work-based plan or solution
Proficiently read, draft, prepare and understand quantitative information
Assume partial responsibility for consistency of self-understanding and behaviour
Solve predictable problems, independently and as part of a familiar and less familiar group
Demonstrate a range of practical and cognitive skills and tools
Act with a considerable amount of responsibility and autonomy
Attend timetabled classes for the duration of the programme
Complete self-directed hours of learning in the form of practice time, preparation, study time and reflection time, as appropriate
Participate in all programme related activities
Participate in work experience, as appropriate
Careers / Further progression
Careers and Further Progression
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts and/or to progress to further and higher education and training.
The successful completion of the QQI Level 5 Major Award in Business Administration will enable applicants to work under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts.
Further information
Course commences 7th September 2026
Mayo College of Further Education & Training is offering no tuition fees for September 2026, which covers exam fees, student consumables, and journals. This includes courses across campuses in Ballina, Castlebar, and Westport, aimed at relieving the cost of living crisis. Some specific courses or materials might still have costs, but tuition is free.
Means tested grants are available from SUSI.
Please visit http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.
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The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of business sectors and contexts and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.
Work Experience (5N1356)
Mathematics (5N1833)
Communications (5N0690)
Business Administration Skills (5N1610)
Marketing Practice (5N1400)
Accounting Manual & Computerised (5N1348)
Statistics (5N2066)
Business Law (5N2091)
Applied Economics (5N1350)
German (5N1624)
Human Resources (5N3586)
5M2102 - Business Studies
Phone: 094 9023134
Email: admin@ccfe.ie