Accountancy & Payroll Pathway - Traineeship
This traineeship will provide you with the knowledge and competencies in both theory (classroom based) and practice (work based), necessary for employment in the accounting and payroll sector.
| Award Name | Diploma |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Association of Chartered Certified Accountants |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 6 Specific Purpose Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma | Association of Chartered Certified Accountants | ||
| Level 6 Specific Purpose Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in BCFE:
• Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
• CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English.
• Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students.
• A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number.
• The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+)
Minimum entry requirements for all level 5 courses
• QQI Level 4 award or equivalent
• Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a Merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or a relevant QQI Level 4 certificate.
Minimum entry requirements for all level 6 courses
• QQI Level 5 award in a relevant or equivalent
• Leaving Certificate/LCVP with a minimum of two O1/H5 and three O6/H7 grades or equivalent.
What Do You Need To Apply?
In addition to the Entry Requirements, please note for this course suitable BCFE QQI Level 5 awards, with a merit profile, that satisfy the entry requirements are:
• Suitable BCFE QQI Level 5 foundation courses include:
o Business and Medical Administration Level 5, (BMC)
o Business Studies Level 5, (BSC)
o Logistics and Distribution Traineeship Level 5, (BLC)
o Office Administration and IT Skills Level 5, (BOS)
o Digital Marketing and Content Development Level 5, (DMC)
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
Graduates may continue to study further ACCA qualifications whilst pursuing their careers in accountancy if they so
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this programme may progress into employment and onto a career in the financial services sector, more than likely in accountancy or payroll roles, such as a trainee accountant, a trainee bookkeeper, or a payroll administrator.
Further information
Commencing September 2023
Applications and Admissions Process 2024/25:
All applications to Ballyfermot Campus will be accepted after the 6th November 2023 and the closing date for receipt of applications directly to Ballyfermot Campus is the 27th of September 2024. Applications received after this date will be processed as late applications in accordance with the Admissions Policy of Ballyfermot Campus.
Apply Online (see "Application Weblink").
For further details on admissions:
Tel: (01) 6269421
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie
Why Choose Certified Accountancy & Payroll Pathway Traineeship?
This traineeship will provide you with the knowledge and competencies in both theory (classroom based) and practice (work based), necessary for employment in the accounting and payroll sector.
On this course you will complete both the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business and the QQI Level 6 Special Purpose Award in Payroll Techniques certified by IPASS, the Irish Payroll These are industry standard qualifications and will provide you with opportunities for further and higher education progression within these two sectors.
This course is a 1-year (48-week traineeship). You will be on practical placement in the industry for 12 weeks, in various blocks, over the duration of the year, and the remainder of this course time will be completed within BCFE.
Awards:
Award ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business
QQI Level 6; Certificate in Payroll Techniques (Special Purpose Award);
IPASS Irish Payroll Association;
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Personal and Professional Development
Course Facilities: Sage Software for accounting and payroll
Course Features: 3 months work placement in a relevant working environment.
What Will You Study?
Business and Technology ACCA BT/FBT
Financial Accounting ACCA FA/FFA
Management Accounting ACCMA/FMA
Foundations in Professionalism ACCA
IPASS Certificate in Payroll Techniques (CPT) Special Purpose Award QQI Level 6
Spreadsheets QQI Level 6
SAGE Training
Ballyfermot College of Further Education,
Ballyfermot Road,
Ballyfermot,
Dublin 10
Phone: +353-1-6298500
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie