Business Administration with Accounts & Payroll Yr 2 (QQI Level 5 Business Administration)
Purpose
This two year programme has been developed to enable the learner to acquire the practical knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and under supervision in an administrative role in in businesses and the public service.
Learners will be able to operate both a manual and computerised book keeping and payroll system within an organisation. SAGE Accounts Software – the industrial standard software used by small businesses- is taught.
Graduates also have the option to progress to further education and training e.g. Accounting Technician and under the Higher Links Scheme with SETU, graduates can also progress to a range of degree programmes in Business, IT and Accountancy.
Target Award
QQI Business Administration – 5M2468
Start Date: 08-09-2025 Hours/week: 22 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 38 weeks
NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English
Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway
Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners)
*Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
Age Requirements
Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Work Experience | Work Experience (5N1356) | QQI |
| Communications Level 5 | Communications (5N0690) | QQI |
| Bookkeeping Manual And Computerised | Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised (5N1354) | QQI |
| Business Administration | Business Administration Skills (5N1610) | QQI |
| Database Methods | Database Methods (5N0783) | QQI |
| Marketing Practice | Marketing Practice (5N1400) | QQI |
| Payroll Manual And Computerised | Payroll Manual & Computerised (5N1546) | QQI |
| Spreadsheet Methods | Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) | QQI |
| Word Processing | Word Processing (5N1358) | QQI |
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competency to store, retrieve and process information, work independently and under supervision as an administrator. Our graduates have found employment in local public services and businesses.
Under the Higher Links Scheme with SETU, Waterford VTOS graduates can progress to a range of degree programmes in Business, IT and Accountancy.
Direct Provision residents with “Permission to Work” are welcome to apply.