Essential Business Skills - Business Administration
This course is designed to equip the students with essential business skills. It not only provides the learners with the administrative and IT competencies required in today’s workplace but also fosters the development of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers.
| 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
1 year.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4.
Mature students are exempt from Leaving Certificate requirement.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English.
An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview.
Careers / Further progression
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
Some of our popular progression opportunities include:
Morrison’s Island Campus: Progress to one of the Morrison’s Island Campus Level 6 Business suite of business specialisms, subject to entry requirements being met.
MTU Cork:
Business (MT550).
Business Technology and Communications (MT951)
UCC:
Commerce (CK201).
BIS (CK203)
Special arrangements in place with MTU Cork, MTU Kerry and SETU (Waterford & Carlow) or preferential entry for students of Morrison’s Island locations. Go to our progressions database for exact requirements on progressions for this course.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Graduates of this course can perform a wide range of office support roles in any business office environment and are qualified to engage in a wide range of bookkeeping and payroll roles within a busy office.
Further information
Courses commence in September.
SUSI Grant
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full-time Further Education courses. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.StudentFinance.ie
Maintenance Grant Scheme for Post Leaving Certificate Courses:
All grant applications must be made online to a single awarding authority SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland), through http://www.susi.ie
CERTIFICATION:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Administration (5M2468).
QQI Component Maths (5N1833) -Available as an option (online) for learners requiring Maths for progression.
COURSE CONTENT:
The following subjects may be offered:
Business Administration - 5N1610
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised - 5N1354
Word Processing - 5N1358
Communications - 5N0690
Work Experience - 5N1356
Reception and Frontline Office Skills - 5N1407
Payroll - Manual and Computerised - 5N1546
Spreadsheet Methods- 5N1977
Level 4 Environmental Sustainability Awareness - 4N21810
WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE:
Students undertake a block work placement of 2 weeks in an office environment. Work placement is a highly valued component of the student experience here at the college. An excellent opportunity for you to gain insight into the world of work. Students are encouraged to source their own Work Placement but you will be supported should you need assistance to do this.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING / WORKSHOPS:
Introduction to GDPR (online): This course gives learners an overview of GDPR. The workshop examines what GDPR stands for and gives an understanding of the current data protection rules and obligations. The learners also receive information on the types of data, the terminology associated with GDPR, the penalties with breaches, storage of data and general do’s and don’ts regarding data. A Certificate of Completion from Morrison’s Island Campus is issued on completion.
Microsoft Outlook (online training): This Microsoft Outlook workshop will give information on accessing your college email, Outlook layout, how to send and receive emails, attaching/downloading a file and reply options. It also covers organising your emails – folders etc, Outlook settings, signature, out-of-office reply, using the calendar, setting up meetings, setting up reminders and to do lists. A Certificate of Completion from Morrison’s Island Campus is issued on successful completion.
Mastering the Professional phone conversation (online): This workshop gives the learner the knowledge and skills when answering the telephone professionally in the workplace. Additionally, handling telephone complaints and ending calls is also covered. A Certificate of Completion from Morrison’s Island Campus is issued on successful completion.
Professional Styling & Image (online): Develop an awareness of how to present yourself in a professional manner for the workplace. A Certificate of Completion is issued on completion.
The course is assessed through a combination of coursework (projects, assignments, learner records and portfolios) which is done throughout the year with exams held at Christmas and at the end April/start May. Exam timetables are published by the Examinations & Assessment Committee through the Student Intranet and the Exam Scheduler App.
5M2468: Business Administration
CONTACT DETAILS:
Name: Deirdre Carney
Email: kinsalecampus@corketb.ie
Tel: (021) 4772 275