Pre Accounting Technician (Business Studies) 5M2102 (412753)
Course description
This one year* programme, validated by QQI, is designed for students seeking to train for a career in Accounting and Finance. Students learn essential skills to progress to Accounting Technician Apprenticeship. It is also ideal for students who wish to get a points for Business or Arts courses in Third Level colleges
There is an emphasis on developing workplace skills in the area of Bookkeeping, Accounting, Taxation and Spreadsheets. This course introduces learners to key business techniques and concepts and the factors which influence business success.*This is a daytime course (Monday – Friday), school hours, from Mid-September to April (8 months). One day per week will be in the work setting.
Course Content
| Accounting Manual and Computerised 5N1348 |
| Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised 5N1354 |
| Payroll Manual and Computerised 5N1546 |
| Marketing Practice 5N1400 |
| Spreadsheets 5N1977 |
| Word Processing 5N1358 |
| Professional presentation skills 5N0690 |
| Work Experience 5N1356 *Modules are subject to change |
Work experience is an important element of this program and we will assist you to secure work experience. Many Graduates obtain employment as a result of their work experience placement. Work placement is arranged in professional accounting offices and business firms.
Entry requirements
QQI L4 or equivalent for all Level 5 courses.
If the Leaving Certificate has been completed, details should be submitted with your application.
Mature learners may be exempt from the academic requirements.
First round offers will be made in May to all eligible applicants with subsequent offers made in September.
Progression:
An accounting technician supports the work of accountants by undertaking a wide range of accountancy, financial and taxation tasks.Graduates of this course fulfil the minimum requirements to be registered as an Accounting Technician Apprentice and train in a professional accountants’ office or in a local business.Through the QQI FET Links Scheme-Graduates can apply entry to Year 1 of related courses in the Business area in Universities and many Business and other courses in Institutes of Technology with continuity of SUSI grant / BTEI if applicable. Examples of linked coursesincluding:
Athlone Institute of Technology
AL852 Accounting Level 8AL650 Business Level 6AL752 Business Level 7
NUI Maynooth
MH101 Arts
MH404 Business
For further details contact Ms Elaine O Reilly, PLC Coordinator, EOReilly.mcc@lwetb.ie
Tel: 085 8629892 or for regular updates see our facebook page at www.facebook.com/MCC.PLC