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Business Administration

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2468

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.

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
Course Provider:
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Location:
Buncrana
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
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Duration

42 Weeks

Entry Requirements

Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme.

CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.

Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.

Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Careers / Further progression

Employability Statement
On completion of this Programme, learners may pursue a variety of related business and administrative sector roles – roles may include working in administrative, logistical, law, and accounting or informatics position in a wide range of organisation types.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Start Date: 07/09/2026
End Date: 25/06/2027

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work independently and under supervision in a range of Business contexts and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

Work Experience (5N1356)
Communications (5N0690)
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised (5N1354)
Business Administration Skills (5N1610)
Payroll Manual & Computerised (5N1546)
Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977)
Digital Marketing (5N1364)
Word Processing (5N1358)

5M2468 - Business Administration

Elaine Devlin
Phone: 0749362466
Email: elainedevlin@donegaletb.ie

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Buncrana
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider