BCFE Ballyfermot College of Further Education
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Caroline McKenna
Professional & Career Development
B7 CERTIFIED PAYROLL TECHNICIAN - IPASS
Course objective
This course is promoted by the Irish Payroll Association (IPASS) the professional body for those working in the payroll function. The course is aimed at all those working in, or intending to work in, the payroll function. It is designed to provide all the practical skills necessary for payroll personnel to operate efficiently and in compliance with Revenue regulations. This qualification is the leading payroll qualification in the Ireland.
Awarding Body
This course is accredited by HETAC at Level 6. IPASS is a FÁS approved training organisation and participants may be entitled to FÁS training grants towards our programmes.
Who should apply?
This course is aimed at all those working in, or intending to work in, the payroll function. The course is designed to provide the skills necessary for payroll personnel to function efficiently and to provide a recognised qualification.
Course Content includes
| Stage 1 - September - December | Stage 2 - February - May |
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| PAYE system – Operation and Calculation of PAYE, Tax Credits & SRCOP, Cumulative basis, Commencements & Cessations, Emergency basis, Week 1 basis etc and the Income Levy | PAYE system – Expenses, Tax free payments, Benefits in Kind, Parking Levy, Termination payments, Pensions, ROS etc |
| Employment Law - Introduction to Employment Law, Terms of Employment, Payment of Wages, Organisation of Working Time | Employment Law – Minimum Wages, Maternity Leave, Adoptive Leave, Protection of Part-Time & Fixed Term workers |
| PRSI system – The classification system, Contribution weeks, Rules and Exemptions | PRSI system – PRSI Class Benefits and Taxable Social Welfare benefits, etc |
IPASS reserve the right to change the course content without prior notice.
How to apply?
Booking forms are available from the Irish Payroll Association at IPASS House, H4 Centrepoint Business Park, Dublin 12, by phone at (01) 4089100, fax on (01) 4089102 or can be downloaded from www.ipass.ie
Course Duration.
The course is divided into two stages, each one conducted over one evening per week for ten weeks. Those wishing to qualify must successfully complete examinations held in December and May.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements and all course material will be given to participants with plenty of practical examples worked through in the classes.
Course Fees
- Stage 1 – including exam fees, course manual, sample exam papers, etc. €495
- Stage 2 - including exam fees, course manual, sample exam papers, etc. €495
- Annual student registration fee €100
- HETAC Fee €50
Starting Date: September 2010 Wednesday 7.00-9.30pm
Further Details: Irish Payroll Association, IPASS House, H4 Centrepoint Business Park, Dublin 12. Telephone: 01-4089100 Fax: 01-4089102 Email: ask@ipass.ie Web: www.ipas.ie
B18 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS IRELAND FIRST YEAR
As an accounting technician, you will be working alongside qualified accountants in industry, private practice and the business sector. The comprehensive training you receive means that you can play a number of roles in any organisation from accounts clerk to credit controller and systems administrator.
To enrol as a student, you must have reached a minimum standard in your school Leaving Certificate. If you are a mature student, have a recommendation from your employer.
If you are considering this course, you should contact Accounting Technicians Ireland directly for full details of the other costs involved, such as registration, exemptions, exam fees etc.
For full details see www.AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie
2010/11 SUBJECTS: Tax 1, Financial Accounting 1, Law, Business Management
Monday 6.45-9.45pm Duration: 25 weeks. Cost: €800.00 & Wednesdays
Please note there may be some Saturday Workshops.
Students may enrol for Individual Subjects
B9 ACCOUNTING TECHICIANS IRELAND SECOND YEAR
Subjects 2010/2011: Tax 2, Financial Accounting 2, Management Accounting, IAS
Monday 6.45-9.45pm Duration: 25 weeks. Cost: €820.00 & Wednesdays
Please note there may be some Saturday Workshops.
Students may enrol for Individual Subjects
B10 CERTIFICATE IN ADDICTION STUDIES - NUI MAYNOOTH
The aim of this course is to provide participants with a broad overview of the key theoretical frameworks in relation to substance misuse and dependence and to enable them to develop basic help and intervention skills.
- Admission requirements:
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working with alcohol or drug related problems
- Openness to reflect on ones own practice, attitude and beliefs
- Commitment to learning in a group setting
- Participants must be 23 years or older
For specific course content queries, contact NUIM, tel: 01 7084500
Monday 6.45-9.45pm Duration: 100 hours. Cost: €950.00
B11 CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILLS - NUI MAYNOOTH
The course seeks to provide you with:
- A deeper appreciation of the emotional impact of life events on individuals
- An understanding of the importance of being present to others in their difficulties
- An understanding of the centrality of relationships in human development
- A deeper appreciation of how you function, behave and reflect in relationships in a group setting
- An understanding of the notion of Counselling skills and how they can enhance our communication
- The capacity to identify and to demonstrate key listening skills within appropriate models & frameworks
Participants must be 23 years or over
For specific queries, contact Mary Corbally, NUIM, tell: 01 7083784
Wednesday 6.45-9.45pm Duration: 100 hours. Cost: €1,198.00 Some Saturdays will be required
B12 CERTIFICATE IN ECONOMICS & FINANCE - NUI MAYNOOTH New
The course aims to provide students with foundation skills in economics, accounting and mathematics and to equip them with the knowledge and skills to study at university. This foundation course provides students who have not studied in any formal way for a number of years with the basic knowledge and skills to develop their understanding of Economics & Finance.
Content
- Foundation in Economics (Microeconomics/ Macroeconomics)
- Introduction to Mathematics and Accounting)
Study skills & student support, Learning & teaching styles, time management and techniques for effective learning; using texts, directories, library reference systems, writing skills, examination skills, technical reading etc.
Admission requirements: Students must be 22 years on 1st January 2010 and have the capacity to complete a course at NUI Certificate level.
Wednesday 6.45-9.45pm Duration: 100 hours. Cost: €950.00
B13 CREDIT UNION STUDIES FETAC LEVEL 5 (L21935)
This module is designed to provide the Learner with the background knowledge required to understand and work in the Credit Union movement within the financial services industry. The main outcome of the module is evidence of employment in a credit union, by the ability of the Learners to communicate the key concepts to members and potential members of credit unions. Applicants should review the module at www.fetac.ie
Wednesday 6.45-9.45pm Duration: 23 Weeks. Cost: €350.00
B14 ART & CRAFT FOR CHILDCARE FETAC LEVEL 5 (D20121)
This module aims to enable the Learner to understand the value of participation in art & craft activities to the overall development of children 0-7 years. Learners develop skills to plan and carry out appropriate activities with children and equip them with the skills and knowledge to work with children in the art & craft area.
Wednesday 6.45-9.45pm Duration: 23 Weeks. Cost: €350.00
B15 WRITING SKILLS FOR JOURNALISM MODULE CODE E20078
1 credit.
One of the mandatory vocational modules for the Level 5 Certificate in Print Journalism award.
Would you like to get a taste of a career in journalism or improve your work communication skills? Then Writing Skills for Journalism is the course for you. It’s been designed to develop the writing skills of people new to print journalism. Continued Overleaf Ballyfermot College of Further Education – Evening Classes 2010/2011 12
It will focus on five areas. Writing news stories, editorials, reviews, feature articles and law. You will learn to spot a story, do interviews and write to deadlines. News papers and lifestyle magazines that cover current affairs, sport and fashion will be covered. An interest in journalism along with life experience is more important than formal qualifications.
Entry Level Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent, Existing qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences will also be considered.
Wednesday 6.45-9.45pm Duration: 22 Weeks. Cost: €250.00
Special note re. SCC/SCH NIGHT
A full certificate is awarded once students have completed all 8 models as outlined below for either course. This can be done by attending 2 nights over a two year period. However if a student is unable to commit to both evenings, these qualifications can be taken over a longer period to suit individual needs and a FETAC Level 5 record of achievement will be awarded on successful completion of each module. As this is the first year of this course, the following modules are only on offer-
SCC
- Word processing (Monday)
- Psychology for helping professions (Wednesday)
- Communications(Monday)
- Childhood development (Wednesday)
SCH
- Word processing (Monday)
- Psychology (Wednesday)
- Communications (Monday)
- Social Studies (Wednesday)
B16 SCC - SCC CHILDCARE NIGHT COURSE
This childcare course is designed for students interested in working with children. It is a part-time equivalent of our popular SCC Childcare fulltime day course.
Students learn about the practices and procedures involved in taking care of children.
Work experience is an integral part of this course and ideally, applicants should already be working in a recognised childcare environment where they can do their work placement.
Those students not already working in such a setting will be obliged to find their own placement. Applicants who have completed Garda vetting procedures within the last 3 years must be able to provide evidence of this at interview.
Course Content
Child Development, Psychology for Helping Professions, Early Childhood Education, Caring for Children (0-6),Working in Childcare, Safety and Health atWork,Word Processing, Communications, Work Experience.
Entry Requirements
5 Passes in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or FETAC Certificate. The academic requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+). Dates for interview will be set in early September and all applications must be received by 30th August 2010.
Certification
FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Childcare (DCHSC) Certificate in First Aid. Certificate in Lifting & Handling Patients.
Important Applicant Information:
This course will be run part time over 2 years on Mondays & Wednesdays (5.45-9.45pm); some Saturdays will also be required. Cost: €900 per year (€250 per subject)
B17 SCH - SCH NIGHT - COMMUNITY & HEALTH SERVICES
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the area of Social Care which will enable them to achieve both the practical and the academic skills necessary for further study and future employment. It is a part-time extension of our popular SCH day course and work experience is an integral part of the course. Applicants will ideally be already working in a range of caring situations such as working with people with learning disabilities, mental health problems, and physical disability and with disadvantaged youth.
Those applicants not currently working in this sector will be obliged to source their own work experience in an appropriate environment. Applicants who have completed Garda vetting procedures within the last 3 years must bring evidence of this to interview.
Human Growth & Development, Health & Safety at Work, Care Provision and Practice, Psychology, Word Processing, Communications, Human Resource Management, Work Experience , Social Studies.
Entry Requirements
5 Passes in Leaving Certificate/LCVP including Maths or a Science subject and English or a Merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or FETAC Level 4 Certificate. The academic requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+). Dates for Interview will be set in early September and all applications must be received by 30th August 2010.
Certification
FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Community and Health Services – Community Care (DCHSX) Certificate in First Aid. Certificate in Lifting and Handling Patients.
Important Applicant Information
This course will be run part-time over 2 years on Mondays 7 Wednesdays, (5.45-9.45pm), some Saturdays will also be required. Cost: €900 (€250 per module)
B18 ANIMATION & DESIGN WITH ADOBE FLASH
This course is ideal for people who are interested in using Adobe Flash to create animation, animatics, storyboards and other design elements for TV, film, animation and online. Classes will cover various animation and design techniques using Adobe Flash.
Monday 7.00-9.00pm Duration: 10 Weeks. Cost: €140.00
B19 CHARACTER DRIVEN VISUAL STORYTELLING
This course is ideal for animators and film-makers working in TV, gaming, film and animation who are interested in character driven storytelling. Classes will cover story structure, character development, use of thumbnails, formats and uses of storyboards in different media, the language of film, composition of shots for film, animation, TV and other media and timing of projects using animatics and pre-visualisation.
Monday 7.00-9.00pm Duration: 12 Weeks. Cost: €160.00
B20 POST PRODUCTION AND VISUAL EFFECTS WITH ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS COMMENCES JANUARY 2011
This course is ideal for people interested in working in post production and compositing in the film, TV and animation industry. Classes will cover post production techniques, compositing techniques and visual effects for film and animation using Adobe After Effects.
Wednesday 7.00-9.30pm Duration: 10 Weeks. Cost: €140.00
B21 ADVANCED 3D ANIMATION COMMENCES JANUARY 2011 ADVANCED ANIMATION AND MODELLING WITH 3D STUDIO MAX
This course is ideal for people interested in working as a 3D modeller or 3D animator in the animation industry. Classes will cover rigging, modelling, texturing and animation using 3D Studio Max.
Monday 7.00-9.00pm Duration: 10 Weeks. Cost: €140.00
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