English Language & Executive Administration
Award Name | FCE First Certificate in English |
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NFQ Classification | |
Awarding Body | Cambridge ESOL |
NFQ Level | |
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 |
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FCE First Certificate in English | Cambridge ESOL | ||
Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
This programme is suitable for students who have completed an English Language programme at PET (Cambridge) or intermediate level and have completed Level 5 QQI Minor Awards in 'Spreadsheets' and 'Word Processing'.
Careers / Further progression
Progression/Employment
On successful completion of the course graduates may be eligible to apply for places in Third Level Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Students also have the option of progressing to employment.
Further information
Courses commence in September 2023.
€50 (Includes assessment fees). Fees may be subject to change.
PLC Maintenance Grants
Whitehall College of Further Education is an approved college for Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) Maintenance Grants. Information on this scheme is available on www.susi.ie and www.studentfinance.ie. Applications are made on-line at www.susi.ie.
Payment of this grant is subject to Susi receiving confirmation from the college that the student is registered and in attendance on the course in respect of which the student has been awarded the grant.
VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunity Scheme)
Whitehall College of Further Education has for many years provided innovative programmes for mature students who wish to return to education. Previous educational attainment does not exclude anyone from the opportunity to join our programmes. Entry to all programmes is determined by interview. Mature students can participate in any of the Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) programmes that are offered by Whitehall College, or you may choose to participate in one of our specific VTOS programmes.
What is VTOS?
VTOS means 'vocational training opportunity scheme'. VTOS gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to full-time education without losing their social welfare payments.
How will it benefit me?
Prepare you to go to paid employment
Prepare you for further education opportunities
Provide you with an increased range of lifestyle options
Skills acquisition
You will also:
- Receive a small lunch allowance and may be entitled to a travel allowance depending on the distance between your home and the college
- Receive books and materials free of charge
- There is limited financial support available for childcare for those using registered childminders.
How much will it cost?
Courses are provided free of charge (€50 booking deposit refundable at the end of the course).
Applications are made on-line through the College website.
Our application system will acknowledge receipt of your application.
If you have any questions relating to entry requirements please contact the College.
Course Description
Students will further develop their English Language and will develop skills to undertake a range of clerical/administrative duties in the modern office.
Students will be eligible for Level 6 QQI Business Award 6M4985 on successful completion of the course.
Business Management
Human Resource Management
English as a Second Language
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Customer Services
Professional Presentations
Work Experience
Modules may be subject to change.
Certification: University of Cambridge (ESOL) F.C.E / QQI Component Award.
Admissions Office,
Whitehall College of Further Education,
Email: info@whitehallCFE.cdetb.ie
Phone: 01 837 6011 or 01 837 6012
Fax: 01 837 7717
www.whitehallcollege.com