Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is a study of the business functions that form the link between raw materials & products and their smooth flow to the market combined with more general business skills. The course is a gateway to jobs for problem solvers and analytical thinkers in Logistic and Distribution companies that make this happen.
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies (5M2102).
QQI Component Maths (5N1833) – available as an option in the evening for learners needing Maths for progression.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Business Administration Skills - 5N1610
Communications - 5N0690
Work Experience - 5N1356
Marketing Practice - 5N1400
International Trade Practice - 5N2072
Business Law - 5N2091
Supply Chain Operations - 5N2409
Inventory Control - 5N2726
Warehousing - 5N2725
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.
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
Opportunities may arise to work in purchasing administration and buying, supply chain analysis, warehouse administration and management, export/import industries, customer service and transport administration.