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Business & Computing - Advanced

PLC Post Leaving Cert
6M4985

This dynamic Business and Computing course explores modern business practises enabling graduates to gain a wide range of business and IT skills. The course is suitable for students who wish to develop management, IT and marketing techniques which are very much sought after by local, national and global businesses.

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
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Dundalk
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Centre

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

A QQI Level 5 award is a prerequisite to access a Level 6 programme.

Careers / Further progression

Progression To Degrees
Graduates can progress to a variety of degree programmes including:
- DkIT Business and Technology/Business and Management Level 7 (Year 3 Entry)
- DkIT Business and Technology/Business and Management Level 7 (Year 2 Entry)
- Maynooth University BBS in Business Management Level 8
- TU Dublin Business and Management Level 8
- Maynooth University Entrepreneurship Level 8
- University of Galway Business Information Systems
- UCD Business & Law Level 8

Career Opportunities
Graduates progress to employment in various roles including: Financial Services Assistant
Clerical Officer
Accounts Officer
Business Administrator
Management
Human Resource Officer
Legal Administrator
Medical Administrator
Sales & Marketing Officer

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

PLC Courses begin in September 2024.

International Students
Ó Fiaich Institute welcomes applications from eligible international students. Help and advice is available for international students at every step of the application process and continues after enrolment onto your chosen programme.

NEW LOW COURSE FEES FOR 2024
All courses now have a low course registration fee of €30. Make sure to confirm your place on a course by paying your registration fee.

PLC Maintenance Grant (SUSI)
SUSI grants are available to eligible students attending full-time approved courses at OFI.
Please visit www.susi.ie for eligibility criteria.

Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
BTEA allows qualifying persons getting certain social welfare payments to get a back to education payment while participating in approved full-time courses in further education.

SOLAS Fund for Students with Disabilities
Funding is available to support students with disabilities, learning difficulties, medical conditions and special needs attending further education courses. This fund is administered by SOLAS and is disbursed on the basis of applications made by OFI on behalf of qualifying students.

REACH Fund
The aim of the Reach fund (formerly MAEDF) is to provide funding to support educationally disadvantaged learners in accessing and participating in community education. It aims to increase the participation of disadvantaged learners, particularly those who are undertaking literacy and skills programmes.

The fund has a strong focus on building the digital infrastructure of community education providers, including providing devices and software, and increasing their capacity to deliver learning. This fund is allocated by SOLAS and administered by LMETB.

Laptop Loan Scheme
All students can apply for the laptop loan scheme. This provides students with the use of a high specification device for the duration of the academic year for a very low refundable deposit. This scheme ensures students have access to a digital device and the opportunity for success.

Sports Scholarships
How to Apply
Students who wish to be considered for a Sports Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year must complete an online Application Form in October 2024. Application forms will be available on our ofi.ie website.
For any further information please contact Martin Corey on the email below.
mcorey.ofi@lmetb.ie

Interviews are held in March/ May/August with places offered on a first come basis

Apply online - Application weblink below
Ensure you apply as soon as possible. Online application process opens on 1st January.

Interview - Shortlisting process
Interviews are held in March/May/August with places offered on a first come basis. Places are offered based on interview performance and suitability for the course.

College Place - Secure your place
You will be notified of your offer by email and post.
Confirm your place by paying your registration fee of €30.

Graduates can progress to employment or advance their studies with progression to a wide range of degree programmes.

98% of graduates gain direct entry to Year 2 of a Business degree. Graduates can earn up to 35K per annum.

▪ Web Authoring
▪ Marketing Management
▪ Business Management
▪ Business Law
▪ Professional Presentation
▪ Applied Economics
▪ Word Processing
▪ Statistics
▪ Communications
▪ Work Experience

6M4985 - Business

Certification: QQI Level 6 Business - 6M4985.

Ó Fiaich Institute of FE
Dublin Road,
Dundalk,
Co. Louth,
A91 WK75
Tel: 042 933 1398
Email: info@ofi.ie
Social Media @ofidundalk

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Dundalk
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Centre