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QQI Courses (FETAC)

Our QQI (FETAC) Level 5 and Level 6 certification courses support those in employment, those who would like to upskill, develop back to work skills or want to start their own business. We prepare participants for jobs by providing the skills, knowledge, competence and confidence required to work in their chosen sector.

Our courses also prepare students for progression to further studies as successful students may apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme to a range of third-level courses.

QQI COURSES September, 2018

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies 5M2102

Our Business course provides training in all aspects of modern office skills and is designed to meet the needs of those seeking administrative and clerical positions in the business sector. Course participants take a broad range of Business modules resulting in a full major award at QQI Level 5.

Course Fee: 

The cost for individual modules is €195 (including examination fees).  The cost for eight modules is €1280 which includes registration fee of €80 plus four installments of €300.  Payment Plan available.

QQI Level 6 Certificate in Business 6M4985

Our Business course provides training in all aspects of modern office skills and is designed to meet the needs of those seeking administrative and clerical positions in the business sector. Course participants take a broad range of Business modules resulting in a full major award at QQI Level 6.

Course Fee: 

The cost for individual modules is €195 (including examination fees).  The cost for eight modules is €1280 which includes registration fee of €80 plus four installments of €300.  Payment Plan available.

Course Content

Business Studies  QQI Level 5     5M2102

Monday & Wednesday Evenings 7.00 – 9.45 pm over 2 years ( 48 weeks) (commences Monday 18th September 2017)

September 2017                                           

  • Accounting Manual and Computerised
  • Marketing Practice

September 2018                                           

  • Business Administration Skills
  • Communications  

January 2018                                       

  • Work Experience* 
  • Payroll Manual and Computerised

January 2019                                  

  • Business Law
  • Digital Marketing

Business QQI Level 6  6M4985

Monday & Wednesday Evenings 7.00 – 9.45 pm over 2 years ( 48 weeks) (commences Monday 18th September 2017)

September 2017                                           

  • Business Management
  • Communications 

September 2018                                           

  • Work Experience*
  • Personal and Professional Development  

January 2018                                       

  • Human Resources Management  
  • Business Law

January 2019                                  

  • Business Planning     
  • Marketing Communications

*Candidates must arrange and complete a set number of hours of supervised work experience

Alternatively, you may prefer to study single modules.  Either way our experienced and dedicated tutors will provide you with all the support you need to achieve your goal.

Please note each module has a credit value of 15 and in order to achieve a major award in “Business ” you need to have 120 credits, together with 30 hours work experience.

Our courses prepare students for employment or progression to further studies.  Successful students may apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme to a range of third-level courses.  For full information please go to www.qqi.ie and contact the individual universities and colleges.

Entry Requirements

Applicants under 23 are generally required to have successfully completed the Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, a full FETAC Level 4 award or equivalent.

  • An English language test may be required for international students from countries where English is not a first language. Students will be tested before any offer can be made.
  • Mature students and students with relevant work/life experience are also welcome to apply.
  • Places will be allocated on the basis of an interview.
  • The Closing Date for the receipt of applications for all courses for the September term is xxxx September 2018.  Offer of places will be subject to completion of interview and the achievement of the minimum entry requirements.

How To Apply

  • Choose the course that’s right for you.
  • All course places are allocated by interview. Contact the Adult Education Office to arrange an interview.
  • Successful applicants will receive an offer of a place on a course by post or by email.
  • A course place can then be reserved by paying €195/€240 for individual modules or a registration fee of €xx.  Failure to pay a deposit may result in the place being offered to another applicant.
  • Successful applicants will be informed by letter/email of the registration and induction dates for their course. All students must attend the college for registration and induction.
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Cabinteely Adult Education is registered with QQI to offer courses leading to QQI awards at  Level 5 and 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.  Our courses ensure students meet or exceed the legislative requirements of the workplace.  The QQI qualifications achieved through Cabinteely Adult Education are fully recognised by employers both nationally and internationally.