Business & Taxation
The course covers key areas of business to include economics, tax, accounting and also practical IT skills, with modules in word processing and spreadsheets, that further enhance skills needed to work in so many areas of business.
This course is suitable for individuals wishing to acquire the skills and knowledge needed for taxation practices and principles.
Our Business and Taxation course is also ideal for learners looking to progress to higher education and training.
Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
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NFQ Classification | Major |
Awarding Body | QQI |
NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
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Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
It is desirable that students should be of Leaving Certificate Standard or have achieved an Applied Leaving Certificate with Distinction. Portlaoise Institute welcomes applications from mature students. Mature students are assessed on their merits and do not require the above qualifications.
All students are required to complete an assessment before commencing a Further Education course in Portlaoise Institute. This assessment confirms if the student has the required level of English and Maths (if applicable) to complete a Level 5 course.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Students will have the qualifications required to work as an office administrator with public or private bodies in Ireland.
Some students use this course to go into retail sales or front line reception
Students have use this course to successfully apply for other careers e.g. Guards, Nursing, Teaching
Higher Education Progression*
Here are examples of courses students can progress to based on successful completion:
Examples of courses you can progress to:
NFQ Level
CW908 Business (with options) IT Carlow NFQ Level 8
CW938 Business with Law IT Carlow NFQ Level 8
AL852 Accounting Athlone IT NFQ Level 8
LC223 Law and Taxation Limerick IT NFQ Level 8
MH101 Arts Maynooth University NFQ Level 8
*Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information available also at www.cao.ie
Further information
All learners are required to pay the following:
An acceptance fee of €50, to be paid when offered a place on a course.
Other costs (books, exams, equipment, professional membership fees, optional training etc.) are also payable. These costs vary depending on the course chosen. Information on costs is provided during Induction.
The website http://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/ is the go to website for information on funding your studies.
The website https://susi.ie/ is where you can go to apply for grants.
Yes
Applications usually begin in late January, early applications are always advisable to avoid classes filling up and increase your chances of getting a position.
Taxation
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised (Sage)
Applied Economics
Business Administration
Retail Selling
Spreadsheet Methods
Word Processing
Customer Service
Work Experience
Maths (Optional
* Modules subject to change
5M2102 - Business Studies
Award: Certificate in Business Studies – QQI Level 5 - 5M2102.
Portlaoise Institute,
Mountrath Road,
Portlaoise,
Co. Laois.
R32 H392
email: info@portlaoiseinstitute.ie
Course Coordinator
Will Flanagan
Email: wflanagan@loetb.ie