Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Pre-Apprenticeship Accounting and Insurance program delivers a robust foundational framework designed to equip students with the core knowledge and technical fluencies required to excel in the modern financial services industry. Navigating a complex, highly regulated sector of the global economy, the curriculum provides a balanced mix of fundamental business principles alongside specialist tracks tailored to individual career interests.
This comprehensive, one-year training path serves as an ideal launchpad, perfectly preparing graduates to secure competitive apprenticeships or entry-level employment within diverse corporate finance settings, brokerage firms, and insurance agencies.
Certification:
QQI Level 5- Business Studies - Code 5M2102
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Elective Modules
Book Keeping Manual and Computerised
Payroll Manual and Computerised
Spreadsheet Methods
Insurance & Banking Studies
Core Modules
Work Experience
Communications
Marketing Practice
Business Administration
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
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
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
After completing the programme, there are many employment and career opportunities in the banking and insurance industries, as well as in marketing or social media sectors, and as a professional administrator in any office business.