Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
These courses prepare students for employment opportunities in finance setting in the area of accounting and insurance by providing students with a broad and balanced programme while allowing for individuality.
The specialist modules allow students to select based on their chosen area of interest. The courses are of value to those who are interested in working in financial services settings such as Insurance companies or banks a complex and highly regulator sector within our Economy. Social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are a key element in today’s business communications and this course can support the integration of Office applications and social media in a business context. It is very varied and will give you the IT and administrative skills required to build a career in this exciting profession.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Core Modules:
Spreadsheets
Work Experience
Communications
Elective Modules
Business Administration
Financial Services
Database Methods
Book Keeping Manual and Computerised
Payroll Manual and Computerised
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M2102 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
- Banking or Insurance administrator
- Administrator in Marketing or Social Media sector
- Professional administrator in any office business