Award ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business QQI Level 6; Certificate in Payroll Techniques (Special Purpose Award); IPASS Irish Payroll Association; QQI Level 6 Certificate in Spreadsheets.
This traineeship will provide you with the knowledge and competencies in both theory (classroom based) and practice (work based), necessary for employment in the accounting and payroll sector.
On this course you will complete both the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business and the QQI Level 6 Special Purpose Award in Payroll Techniques certified by IPASS, the Irish Payroll These are industry standard qualifications and will provide you with opportunities for further and higher education progression within these two sectors.
This course is a 1-year (48-week traineeship). You will be on practical placement in the industry for 12 weeks, in various blocks, over the duration of the year, and the remainder of this course time will be completed within BCFE.
Exemptions may apply where a learner has previously completed relevant accountancy studies before commencing ACCA studies on the Certified Accountancy and Payroll Pathway Traineeship at City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot. Please see ACCA Exemption Information.
| College | City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot |
| Course ID | 203196 |
| Course Location | Ballyfermot, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 10 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 6 Advanced Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 6 Certificate in Payroll Techniques (Special Purpose) & QQI Level 6 Certificate in Spreadsheets |
| Course Start Date | 16th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Entry Requirements | Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in this college Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+) CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English. Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students. A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number. The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+) Minimum entry requirements for all level 6 courses QQI Level 5 award in a relevant or equivalent Leaving Certificate/LCVP with a minimum of two O1/H5 and three O6/H7 grades or equivalent In addition to the Entry Requirements, please note for this course suitable BCFE QQI Level 5 awards, with a merit profile, that satisfy the entry requirements are: Business and Medical Administration Level 5 (BMC) Business Studies Level 5 (BSC) Logistics and Distribution Traineeship Level 5 (BLC) Digital Marketing and Content Development Level 5 (DMC) |
| Career Path | Graduates may continue to study further ACCA qualifications whilst pursuing their careers in accountancy if they so wish. Career Opportunities Graduates of this programme may progress into employment and onto a career in the financial services sector, more than likely in accountancy or payroll roles, such as a trainee accountant, a trainee bookkeeper, or a payroll administrator. |
| Course Code | BAT |
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Award ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business QQI Level 6; Certificate in Payroll Techniques (Special Purpose Award); IPASS Irish Payroll Association; QQI Level 6 Certificate in Spreadsheets.
