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Accounts Administration - Business Administration

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2468 5N1833

If you have a flair for numbers and an interest in working in the financial side of any business office then this is the perfect course for you. Gain expertise in supporting the management of finances in any company environment or be the ‘go to’ person for accounts in the office of a small business.

Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Minor
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
Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) Minor QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Cork City
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time. Duration September - May

It is a full-time certificate course and classes normally runs from 9am to 5 pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 2pm on Friday.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4.
Mature students are exempt from Leaving Certificate requirement.
All applicants will undergo a processing stage during which further information will be gathered in relation to their application. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements set out here and satisfactory completion of the processing stage.

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 Advanced Business Specialisms, subject to entry requirements being met.
MTU Cork: Business (MT550)
UCC: Commerce (CK201)
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
Accounts Administration staff can perform a wide range of finance support roles in any business office environment. Qualified to engage in a wide range of bookkeeping and payroll roles within a busy office and with experience gained the opportunity to pursue an Accounting Technicians Qualification is the next step in having a successful career in this area.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

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Further information

Maintenance Grant (SUSI) Learners attending full-time Further Education courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie

CERTIFICATION:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Administration 5M2468.
QQI Component Maths 5N1833 (available as an option in the evening for learners requiring Maths for progression).

Work Placement/Experience
Students undertake a block work placement of 2 weeks in an office environment.

Business Administration Skills - 5N1610
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised - 5N1354
Word Processing - 5N1358
Teamworking - 5N1367
Work Experience - 5N1356
Spreadsheet Methods - 5N1977
Payroll Manual and Computerised - 5N1546
Digital Presentations - 5N0653

Additional Training Workshops
Data Protection (online training) – 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 record of achievement from Morrison’s Island Campus is issued on successful 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.

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 by the Work Placement team should you need assistance to do this.

The course is assessed by a mix of assignments and end of year exams.

5M2468 Business Administration

For further information:
Email: AccountsAdmin@morrisonsislandcampus.ie
Tel: (021) 4223 850

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