- Course Code: AX
- Duration: One Year
- Certification: QQI Level 5 award in General Studies 5M4339
Description
This course is intended for students whose first language is not English. Students will have the opportunity to attend 7 hours of intensive English language classes. It will provide the English language skills needed to make it possible to get a good job.
This course also combines a wide range of general studies modules and students will have the option to select from several options such as: Business Studies; Word Processing; Information Technology; Start Your Own Business; Music; Hairdressing; Exercise & Fitness.
- Programme of Study
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A number of the following modules:
- English as a 2nd Language
- Business English
- Communications
- Customer Service
- Work Experience
- Information & Communications Technology
- Work Processing
- Digital Skills
- Entry Requirements
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Leaving Certificate or its equivalent.
Leaving Certificate Applied Award
QQI Level 4 Award
Mature Applicants – experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. Extenuating circumstances may be considered.
Applicants will be required to complete a basic language test prior to start. Extenuating circumstances may apply.
- Career Opportunities
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A lot of jobs depend heavily on fluency in English. At the end of this course, a student will have English suitable for the workplace. Having no certificate is a barrier to many jobs. The course involves a lot of workplace role plays. The most essential workplace situations are included; the language needed is taught and learnt.
- Higher Education Progression*
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Graduates of this course are eligible to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
*Places are not guaranteed in these Institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information available also at www.cao.ie - Course Co-ordinator
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Colleen Dollard
- Where are they now?
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"Last year, I had the invaluable opportunity to take the English language and general studies for employment course at BIFE, and it truly made a difference. The course was well-organized, combining intensive English lessons with practical modules that were designed to help us in both our academic and professional lives.