Accounting and Finance
Our Accounting and Finance course is a perfect stepping-stone for anyone seeking a career as an accountant or in the wider world of finance. You will learn a wider range of practical skills including a real grounding in accounting techniques and practice. This is underpinned by subjects such as Business Administration, Spreadsheets and other very practical subjects relating to financial services.
| 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
For Level 5 courses:
Over 17 years of age and successful completion of upper secondary education (i.e. 5th and 6th year) or equivalent
AND
Successful completion of a Leaving Certificate (or equivalent international qualification)
OR
Successful completion of a Level 4 major award (or equivalent international qualification)
For Level 6 courses:
The basic entry requirement to all full-time Level 6 programmes is the successful completion of a Level 5 major award (or equivalent international qualification)
Applicants who do not meet these requirements, and who are between 17 and 23 years old, will be referred to our Guidance Counsellor.
Garda Vetting (Clearance)
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records clearance) is a requirement on courses where students have access to children or vulnerable adults. Students must be vetted for clearance by the Gardaí prior to attending work experience. It is your responsibility to obtain Garda Vetting Clearance / criminal records clearance.
Students who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland /Northern Ireland, and for whom Garda vetting / clearance is unavailable, are required to provide verifiable evidence of criminal records clearance from the relevant police authorities.
We will provide you with information about making an application for clearance, but it is your responsibility to complete any necessary application and to obtain clearance. If you are offered a place on a course, you will be issued with information at registration.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
Accounting
Banking and Finance
Clerical Work
Legal Clerical
Office Administration
Public Service
Further information
These means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education, in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres.
Applications are made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie www.susi.ie
You will be invited to an interview – this is to make sure that you’ve made the right choice!
Applications will be open online for 2025 entry at the end of January 2025. Students may apply online at www.carlowinstitute.ie
You will find that this course will enable you to progress directly to work, or open the possibility of many Higher Education courses. You can also progress to our Level 6 Supervisory Management course, and to apprenticeships such as the Accounting Technician Apprenticeship.
What Makes This Course Special
Learn practical skills and apply knowledge
Apply theory and knowledge in a range of career fields
Highly experienced business and legal team
Opportunities for business links and visits
Excellent progression routes, including our own Level 6
Learn practical work ready skills
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies – 5M2102
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The programme content shown is indicative and is subject to change according to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
Course Content
Accounting Manual and Computerised
Financial Services
Business Administration
Word Processing
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised
Spreadsheets
Communications
Work Experience
5M2102 - Business Studies
Phone: 059 913 4230
Email: Email: Info@CarlowInstitute.ie
Web: www.Carlowinstitute.ie