Ballsbridge College of Further Education

Ballsbridge College of Further Education

Day Courses: Programme for September 2010

Auctioneering, Estate Agency & Valuation
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (BBSXX) - NQAI Level 5

This is a well-established one year full-time Post Leaving Certificate course developed in conjunction with the Irish Auctioneers & Valuers Institute (IAVI). The course provides a solid introduction to Auctioneering. By the end of the year, students will be equipped with key Auctioneering and Estate Agency skills, as well as an understanding of a comprehensive range of modern business functions such as Information Technology, Economics and Law. As part of the course, students are required to gain practical experience by working for two weeks in a property-related environment.

Course Content

• Estate Agency Practice
• Valuation
• Business Administration
• Business Law
• Communications
• ECDL*
• Word Processing
• Applied Economics
• Work Experience

*There will be an additional charge to cover exam entry for students taking ECDL

Higher Education Links

For information on all relevant Higher Education Links visit Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS), the Central Applications Office (CAO) and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit the CAO website.

Examples of Progression to Higher Education

- Full-time Courses:

• DIT - BSc (Hons) Property Economics (Val Survey) DT110
• DIT - BSc (Ord) Auctioneering, Val & Estate Agency DT104
• LIT - BSc (Hons) Real Estate (Prop Val & Mgt) LC481

- Part-time Courses:

• IAVI - BSc Residential & Land Agency (with exemptions)
• College of Estate Management - Dip Surveying Practice
• Graduates may progress into Year 1 of the Institute of Public Administration's (IPA) part-time, NUI-accredited, Diploma in Business Studies or Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) and can also avail of additional subject exemptions. Visit the Institute of Public Administration website or contact the IPA directly for further details.

- Overseas Links:

• Heriot-Watt University, Scotland - BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management K290
• Heriot-Watt University, Scotland - BSc (Hons) Planning and Property Development K490

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Courses planned for September 2010

- Business:

• Advanced Certificate in Business
  FETAC Advanced Certificate in Business (Award Code: BBMSX) NQAI Level 6
• Business & Environmental Management
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Business Studies
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Chinese with Business Studies
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Computerised Office Skills for Adults
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Event Management
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Human Resources Management
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Marketing Advertising & Management
  FETAC Certificate in Marketing (Award Code: BMXXX) NQAI Level 5
• Start your own Business
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5

- Community and Public Sector:

• Applied Psychology
  FETAC Certificate in Marketing (Award Code: BMXXX) NQAI Level 5
• Criminology and Social Studies
  FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code: DCHSX) NQAI Level 5
• Health Sector Studies
  FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code:DCHSX) NQAI Level 5
• International Aid & Development
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5

- Computing and Multimedia:

• Office Systems
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Web Authoring & Multimedia
  FETAC Certificate in Multimedia Production (Award Code: EMMPX) NQAI Level 5

- English (EFL):

• English as a Foreign Language (EFL) & Business Communications
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• English as a Foreign Language (EFL) & Media Studies
  FETAC Certificate in Media Production (Award Code: EMPXX) NQAI Level 5
• TEFL with Business Management
  FETAC Advanced Certificate in Business (Award Code: BBMSX) NQAI Level 6
  CELT (Certificate in English Language Teaching) awarded by ACELS (Advisory Council for English Language Schools)

- Property:

• Auctioneering, Estate Agency & Valuation
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Property Management
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5

How to Contact Ballsbridge College

Ballsbridge College of Further Education
Address: Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 6684806
Fax: +353 1 6682361
Web: www.ballsbridgecollege.com
Email: info@ballsbridge.cdvec.ie

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