Finance - Accounting Technician - Apprenticeship

This programme is geared towards applicants who are looking to develop a professional career in accounting. Accounting Technician Apprentices work four days a week with the employer and study one day a week with the college, on a two-year contract.

The minimum eligibility criteria are as follows: School-leavers should have a Leaving Certificate with pass grades in: Five ordinary level subjects (including an O6 in English and Maths or Accountancy.) OR Two ordinary level and two higher level subjects (including an O6 in English and Maths or Accountancy.) OR Applied Leaving Certificate applicants should contact the Student Services Team on 01 649 8180 for further information. Mature & Prior learners who have reached 21 years of age but do not possess the minimum educational requirements may still apply to do the course based on age, experience or a nationally recognised qualification such as a QQI award. Note: It is at the employer’s discretion to enhance the entry criteria for selection. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements set out here and being offered an apprenticeship contract by a registered employer. If you undertook a PLC course after your Leaving Cert, you are considered a Previous Qualification Holder, and should provide details on your application form. See the Previous Qualification Holder Eligibility Guide below. The levels listed refer to the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in the Republic of Ireland see https://morrisonsislandcampus.ie/our-courses/apprenticeships/accounting-technician/