Human Resource Management
There are many areas within the wide-reaching sector of Business, including Marketing, Business Administration and Human Resource Management and many more. Many large companies have a Human Resources department while smaller companies can have one or two trained staff members who look after HR issues such as recruitment, staff training, labour law, and other general Industrial Relations issues.
| 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 |
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification
All applicants may be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
Progression potential
Students will also study many other general business areas, which allows for general business progression after the course also.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates from this course can access many university and college degrees throughout the country. There are places available to students NCI, TU Dublin and DBD directly on Human Resource Management degrees. Students may also progress to Business and Marketing degrees among others within universities such as Maynooth, DCU and UCD and in technological universities throughout the country.
Students can progress to work in areas such as human resources or marketing within small and large companies at entry level or assistant levels.
With the Business element to this course, students can progress to work as administrators in many other types of offices.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
DBS DB515: Business Studies (Human Resource Management) (Level 8, 3 Years)
TUD TU906: Human Resource management (Level 8, 4 Years)
NCI NC005: Human Resource Management (Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU: Carlow SE401: Human Recourse Management (Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU: Carlow SE401: Human Recourse Management (Level 7, 3 Years)
Ulster University Belfast N600: Human Resource Management 3 Years
Maynooth University: MH101 Arts with Business (Level 8, 3 Years)
TUD Tallaght TU932: Business Management (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD Tallaght TU104/TU903: Business Management (Level 7and8, 3 or 4 Years)
DCU DC111: Business Studies (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
Further information
MATURE STUDENTS SUPPORT
The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. Our mature learners enjoy the following supports in addition to the overall supports provided to all students:
• Mature student meet and greet before the college year begins.
• A dedicated mature student room where mature students can meet and work with fellow mature students.
• Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the Mature Student room daily.
• A mature student officer available for guidance and support.
• Academic support tailored to ensuring the smooth transition to DCFE.
• Coffee Mornings in the mature student room.
• Guest speakers from past mature learners.
• Career guidance talks tailored to mature links.
• A dedicated induction process for mature entry.
• Workshops in exam study, time management, presentation skills, IT skills, referring and research techniques, etc.
• Basic computer skills workshops.
• Organised social events for mature learners.
• We look forward to welcoming our future mature learners to Dunboyne College.
For all courses in 2024/25, course fees are now a non-refundable €30 administration fee. The course fee must be paid to secure your place, you can pay this fee through our website. More information can be found here.
You can access your application details via the Dunboyne College website (click Login/Pay Fees in the menu at the top of the page) using your ID number and password.
No cash will be accepted at the office. Payments can be made online or by cheque (payable to Dunboyne College of Further Education), by bank draft or by postal order only.
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
Application Procedure
1. Applications can be made online at www.dunboynecollege.ie. from November 2023 to September 2024.
2. After registering online, students will receive a text and email to notify them they have pre-registered and can log in to view and track their application.
Applications now open
Apply online www.dunboynecollege.ie
Once we receive your application we will email you requesting:
Photograph Reference Interviews
Recent academic results Personal Statement
Interview
All applicants will be interviewed. Some additional requirements may apply depending on your course choice.
When you receive an offer please confirm it by the deadline.
3. Applicants will be notifi ed by text and email of a request to upload further information for their application:
(i). Copy of most recent school report or examination results
(ii). Reference from teacher, employer or coach.
(iii). 100-word personal statement on
“Why this course is right for me,” which should outline reasons for choosing the course.
(iv) Photograph
4. Interviews will take place for all courses.
5. Successful applicants will then be able to complete the registration process.
6. Late applicants can apply online for vacant places at any time until the end of September 2024.
7. A grant can be applied for from www.susi.ie.
8. A separate process for applicants to the Early Learning and Care courses (formerly Childcare courses) applies. Other courses may have additional entry requirements including auditions etc, please refer to the entry requirements for the courses of your choice.
9. Applicants for the Apprenticeships in Hairdressing and Accounting Technician should note that there is a difference system for applying. Please refer to the information listed for these apprenticeships.
10. Applications will be processed in line with DCFE Admission Policy.
This one-year course is aimed at students who wish to develop their knowledge of Human Resource Management and offers an ideal entry level to both higher education training and employment. Students will also study many other general business areas, which allows for general business progression after the course also. After further study, the course can lead to opportunities in HR departments across a wide range of public and private sector organisations.
Many large companies have a Human Resources department while smaller companies can have one or two trained staff members who look after HR issues such as recruitment, staff training, labour law and other general Industrial Relations issues.
The following modules will be offered subject to availability / demand and may be subject to change:
• Human Resources
• Behavioral Studies
• Marketing Practice
• Business Administration
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Business Law
• Customer Service
• Word Processing
• Mathematics
5M2102 - Business Studies
5M5011 - Tourism with Business
• QQI Level 5 in Tourism with Business 5M5011 or QQI Level 5 in Business Studies 5M2102
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie