Business Studies
Major Award - Classroom Near You

Access to the Programme

The total credit value required for this certificate is 120. This will be achieved by completing:

Learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate a broad range of knowledge of the purpose, context and operation of business organisations.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a range of theories and practice pertinent to varied business applications and contexts.
• Demonstrate the use of a broad range of business skills and tools required for the successful functioning of organisations.
• Select appropriate business skills and tools to evaluate, interpret, plan and implement potential solutions to diverse and unfamiliar problems in a business environment.
• Apply knowledge of skills to a range of business contexts, adapting to change and contributing to business success.
• Exercise initiative and independent thinking in the performance of individual and group tasks.
• Take responsibility for own learning within a structured context.
• Reflect on own performance within the business environment to inform self understanding and further personal and professional development.

Assessment

Typically, QQI modules are 15 credits each – so completing 8 modules = 120 credits. 120 Credits are needed to achieve a QQI Major Award. However, sometimes a module will have as much as 30 credits, so completing one large module (30 Credits) plus 6 more normal modules (6 × 15 = 90) would achieve the 120 credits needed.

Grading
Pass 50% - 64%
Merit 65% - 70%
Distinction 80% - 100%

Tutor Support

At Forus Training, we have many different supports available for your learning.

Learner Pack

When you enrol on a course, you will receive a printed learner pack from your trainer on the first session of the event.
This learner pack contains clear assessment instructions and comprehensive material to support you as you complete the course.
The pack will also include induction information as well as forms that you will complete during and at the end of your course.

Trainer Support

The trainer provides support to learners, including issuing feedback on draft work you will submit. Expect to wait up to 72 hours for a response by email from your trainer. Many of our trainers have full time jobs as well as training with us this means they will have up-to-date sector specific information, but also means that you need to allow a little time for them to get back to you. Our trainers are current with practice in the sector in which they work.
Trainers can, by appointment, make time available to you before or after class to answer your queries that cannot be covered in the session. They can also make an appointment with you to discuss your work on a telephone call.

Assessment Upload Facility

We have a user-friendly assessment upload facility available to you..
Support with Preparing for Assessment

If it has been a while since you’ve studied, we have free, short presentations on Study Skills, Academic Writing and Harvard Referencing to assist you in your work.

Technical Support

Every Saturday, our Digital Ambassador Team holds a Zoom meeting – to assist learners with their technology related challenges - no question too small! The staff in this “Digital Ambassador“ role are experienced in accessing all of our systems, including the LMS and myforustraining.ie. They are positioned to assist with all the usual technology queries learners might have: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc), email, file saving and organisation etc.
Technical support is available by phone to 044 9349400 or by email: hello@forustraining.ie or through the contact form on our website.

Compassionate Consideration

Where a Learner, pursuing an award, through no fault of his/her own, is unable to complete their assessment, the exit pathway below is in place to facilitate this Learner with an alternative course. The Learner is given the opportunity to obtain the Award by completing the course at an alternative date/location should they have relocated to an area where we provide the same award.
The following are examples of circumstances where a Learner is unable to complete their project/their course:
● Bereavement,

● Illness,

● Pregnancy,

● Relocation,

● Extenuating circumstances.

Please see P9 S7 C6 Compassionate Consideration Policy.

Learner Welfare

P9 S6 C6 Learner Welfare Policy and practices are fully integrated throughout teaching and learning experiences by both Trainers and staff to effectively meet the health and wellbeing needs of all Learners. The Forus Training welfare policy is focused on the welfare of all Learners and addresses any particular challenges individual Learners may be experiencing during their learning experience. The learning environment includes welfare support provided by staff for Learners which is fully integrated throughout the teaching and learning and organisation of teaching and learning to effectively meet the personal, social (wellbeing) and academic needs of Learners and staff. Please see the policy here P9 S6 C6 Learner Welfare Policy.

Supports for Learners with Disabilities and Specific Learning Difficulties

Forus Training is fully committed to complying with relevant policies and legislation with respect to equality and disability. Registered and potential Learners with verified disabilities or specific learning difficulties may be given compassionate consideration and reasonable accommodation to enable them to successfully complete their programme. This is arranged by the Course Coordinator.
A reasonable accommodation is any action that helps to alleviate a substantial disadvantage due to an impairment or medical condition. Such accommodations are put in place to help reduce these barriers in order to provide equality of access and opportunity for all. Reasonable accommodations are made for Learners on a case by case basis and must be supported with medical documentation. Both P9 S2 C6 Evidence of Disability Form and P9 S2 C6A Application Form for Reasonable Accommodation can be found at the following link:
https://forustraining.ie/knowledge-base/how-do-i-a...

Module
Accounting Manual and Computerised - Assignment - 60%, Examination - Practical - 40%
Business Administration Skills, Assignment - 60%, Examination - Theory - 40%
Communications - Portfolio/Collection of Work - 50%, Skills Demonstration - 50%
Customer Service - Portfolio/Collection of Work - 50%, Skills Demonstration - 50%
Entrepreneurial Skills - Project - 50%, Skills Demonstration - 50%
Teamworking - Portfolio/Collection of Work - 60%, Skills Demonstration - 40%
Work Experience - Portfolio/Collection of Work - 60%, Skills Demonstration - 40%
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised - Project - 50%, Examination - Practical - 50%
Payroll Manual and Computerised - Assignment - 60%, Examination - Practical - 40%
Retail Selling - Assignment - 40%, Skills Demonstration - 60%
Word Processing - Assignment - 20%, Examination - Practical - 80%
Digital Marketing - Project - 50%, Portfolio / Collection of Work - 40%
Spreadsheet Methods - Project - 50%, Examination - Practical - 50%
Business Law - Assignment - 60%, Examination - Theory - 40%

Support
There is plenty of support for completing your assessments - you can submit a draft and receive feedback so that if you are veering off course your trainer can give you pointers as to how to improve your work for the final submission.
You will receive clear guidance and a document called a rubric to ensure that you have all the help necessary to know how to pick up marks and to work to your potential.

You will be awarded a certificate 5M2102 Business Studies. QQI is the awarding body. Forus Training is a provider of education and training programmes and we issue certificates to learners who have reached the standard for a QQI award. The certificate you will receive on successful completion is a formal confirmation by QQI that you have demonstrated the knowledge, skill and competence required to achieve the named award. This Programme is validated by QQI and is coded 5M2102 Business Studies . This certificate which will be issued to you by us is an award listed on the NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications). This ensures the certificate is nationally and internationally recognised and has many potential uses; for example, for further / higher education or employment in Ireland or abroad.

Classroom Near You - Traditional location-based training

Have the course run at your organisation, book a local training room or attend one of our public courses. Each module is delivered in 3 hour sessions over a period of 7/8 weeks. We can tailor the sessions to your organisational requirements.

Further Education Progression Routes

• Level 8 Bachelor of Business in AIT – AL850
• Higher Certificate in Business in AIT – AL650
• Bachelor of Business in Business Administration SIT – SG535