Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This one year* programme, validated by QQI, is designed for students seeking to train for a career in Accounting and Finance. Students learn essential skills to progress to Accounting Technician Apprenticeship. It is also ideal for students who wish to get a points for Business or Arts courses in Third Level colleges There is an emphasis on developing workplace skills in the area of Bookkeeping, Accounting, Taxation and Spreadsheets. This course introduces learners to key business techniques and concepts and the factors which influence business success.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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.
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
An accounting technician supports the work of accountants by undertaking a wide range of accountancy, financial and taxation tasks.Graduates of this course fulfil the minimum requirements to be registered as an Accounting Technician Apprentice and train in a professional accountants’ office or in a local business.