Pre - University Commerce - Business

The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision providing business services and support in a range of business contexts and or to progress to further and or higher-level studies.

The learner who has either successfully completed a programme leading to a level 4 QQI Certificate OR can demonstrate the levels of knowledge, skill and competence associated with NFQ level 4 will be eligible to apply for entry to this programme. In order for the learner to have a realistic chance of achieving the standard of a level 5 award, it is expected that the learner should be able to: Proficiently read, draft, prepare and understand information across a broad range of topics, for example, in relation to a community concern or a work-based plan or solution Proficiently read, draft, prepare and understand quantitative information Assume partial responsibility for consistency of self-understanding and behaviour Solve predictable problems, independently and as part of a familiar and less familiar group Demonstrate a range of practical and cognitive skills and tools Act with a considerable amount of responsibility and autonomy Attend timetabled classes for the duration of the programme Complete self-directed hours of learning in the form of practice time, preparation, study time and reflection time, as appropriate Participate in all programme related activities Participate in work experience, as appropriate