Course Summary
Course Category: Traineeship Courses
This one-year, 48-week traineeship provides a comprehensive blend of classroom theory and practical work experience tailored for the accounting and payroll sectors. Students earn industry-standard qualifications, including the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business and the QQI Level 6 Special Purpose Award in Payroll Techniques (IPASS). The program features 12 weeks of integrated industry placements, allowing learners to apply their knowledge in real-world settings while maintaining a strong academic foundation at BCFE.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Business and Technology ACCA BT/FBT
Financial Accounting ACCA FA/FFA
Management Accounting ACCMA/FMA
Foundations in Professionalism ACCA
IPASS Certificate in Payroll Techniques (CPT) Special Purpose Award QQI Level 6, using Sage Software
Spreadsheets QQI Level 6
SAGE Training
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Further Research
Career Progression
Financial services sector | accountancy | payroll | trainee accountant | trainee bookkeeper | payroll administrator.
