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English ESOL & Business for International Students

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2102

This one-year QQI Level 5 course is designed for students from overseas who wish to improve their knowledge of English and acquire Business and IT Skills. Students get the opportunity to participate in the diverse and vibrant learning environment of Rathmines College.

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
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Rathmines
Attendance Options:
Full time
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Course provider

Duration

One year full-time.

Entry Requirements

- All applicants will do an English test at entry
- Mature applicants welcome
- Use of a computer / laptop and Wi-Fi is desirable

Careers / Further progression

Education Progression
Students who complete the one-year QQI Level 5 English (ESOL) and IT course can progress through the CAO system to Higher Education courses in Trinity College Dublin, UCD, DCU, Maynooth University, TU Dublin, National College of Ireland and IADT.

Another progression route is the Rathmines College QQI Level 6 one-year Advanced Certificate in Business and the QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business – Legal. Students have the opportunity to access courses at Advanced Entry (2nd year) of popular degree courses in both TU Dublin and NCI. Students also progress to the Rathmines College Professional Accounting courses where they can choose from a range of ACCA and ATI courses.

Career Opportunites
Our English (ESOL) and IT graduates can find employment after they finish studying in Rathmines College. With the improved accuracy and confidence in their English, along with the practical skills they learn, our graduates are excellent candidates for employment.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Start Date: 02/09/2024. End Date: 30/05/2025.

The SUSI Grant Scheme is for qualifying Further Education students and operates through The Department of Education and Skills. www.susi.ie

This one-year QQI Level 5 course is designed for students from overseas who wish to improve their knowledge of English and acquire Business and IT Skills. Students get the opportunity to participate in the diverse and vibrant learning environment of Rathmines College. This course provides intensive English language training at intermediate level. Each student benefits from seven hours per week of English tuition. Other modules include Communications, Customer Service & Business Administration which provides students with the opportunity to improve their English across all skills (speaking, listening, reading & writing). and prepare students for employment in Ireland. Students develop lasting friendships during their time at Rathmines College.

Course Modules:
English as a Second Language (ESOL)
Business Administration
Accounting Manual and Computerised
Spreadsheet Methods
Customer Service
Communications
Word Processing
Personal and Professional Development
Maths (Optional)
European Language (Optional)

5M2102 - Business Studies

Award: QQI Level 5 Award 5M2102 Business Studies

Rathmines College,
Town Hall, 200 Rathmines Rd Lower,
Rathmines,
Dublin, D06 A215
Ireland.
Tel: 01 497 5334
Email: info@rc.cdetb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Rathmines
Attendance Options:
Full time
Apply to:
Course provider