Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This programme is designed to enable learners to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work in an international trade-oriented environment. Develop transferable skills and explore self-employment as a career option. This International Trade programme provides work placement or work experience to enhance employability and transferable skills. Entrepreneurial and business planning skills and modules are also available to explore self-employment as a career option.
Certification
QQI Level 5 – International Trade – Code 5M2111
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Elective Modules
Mathematics
European Studies
Core Modules
Communications
Supply Chain Operations
Marketing Practice
International Trade Practice
Personal & Professional Development
Business Administration
Behavioural Studies
Legal Practice and Procedures
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:
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
On completion of this Programme, learners may pursue a variety of related business and administrative sector roles within the international trade sector. Roles may include working in administrative, logistical, or informatics positions in a wide range of organisations.