Finance - Accounting Technician Apprenticeship
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
2 Years
Entry Requirements
Leaving Cert or LCA
Mature students of all backgrounds
Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for membership of Accounting Technicians in Ireland (ATI).
As a fully qualified Accounting Technician you will have two years work experience, and access to a range of progression opportunities that offer exemptions and a pathway towards becoming a fully qualified Accountant.
Accounting Technicians Ireland graduates have valuable skills to perform accounting tasks including bookkeeping, accounts preparation, expense and VAT analysis, reporting and credit control, as well as specialist tasks in areas such as tax, audit and payroll.
On successful completion of your apprenticeship you may work as an accounting technician or use the qualification to progress to a full qualification in accountancy or continue with advanced entry to relevant third-level colleges.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
Professional Accountancy Bodies offering progression opportunities with a range of exemptions available for Accounting Technician Apprentices after programme completion include:
Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Students who complete the Accounting Technician Apprenticeship programme may transfer to year 2 or year 3 of bachelor’s degrees in Business, Accounting and Finance in several technological universities.
Full details of progression opportunities to further study are available from Accounting Technicians in Ireland (ATI).
Further information
For this apprenticeship you apply via Accounting Technician’s Ireland nominating Dunboyne College of Further Education as your preferred college. Please contact the college for full details on the application process.
WHAT IS ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP?
The Accounting Technician Apprenticeship is a two-year, work-based learning programme which leads to a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Accounting. It is a pathway to a career in Accounting. Unlike college courses, an apprenticeship is an opportunity to earn money and become qualified while you are learning on-the-job.
As an apprentice you will spend one day a week in Dunboyne College of Further Education during the academic year (off-the-job training) and work with an employer for the remaining four days (on-the-job training). Outside of term time you will be working with the employer five days a week (Monday - Friday). The rate of pay is agreed between you and your employer. The employer pays you a salary while you are being trained on-the-job and off-the-job. Accounting Technician apprentices earn a minimum of €21,060 per annum during their apprenticeship.
Throughout the two years an apprentice will be supported by a college mentor and a workplace mentor assigned by their employer to oversee and support them during the on the job training period. Additional study in the evenings or at the weekend will be needed to ensure success in this apprenticeship. This apprenticeship equips you with employable business skills, and a strong technical knowledge of finance and accountancy practice. Everything you learn will support and inform your work with your employer, providing you with the opportunity to apply newly gained knowledge and skills on a daily basis.
COURSE CONTENT
The programme is divided into four modules each year, in addition to four work-based tasks, which contribute to the end of year module grade.
YEAR 1
• Taxation
• Business Law
• Financial Accounting
• Business Management
YEAR 2
• Advanced Taxation
• Management Accounting
• Advanced Financial Accounting
• Financial Data Management
Level 6 QQI Advanced Certificate in Accounting
Professional Accounting Technician qualification
The following may be offered as options on this course
• Business Law
• Language Option Available