Co-Ordinator	Patricia Daly
address	Union Road, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, X42 E168
phone	051 294680
mobile	086 3858974
email	patriciadaly@wwetb.ie

VTOS

Start Your Own Business

Introduction:
We deliver a course designed to give you the skills to develop and run your own business.

Duration: 2 years, requiring attendance 2 days per week. While attending this course, you will continue to receive your social welfare entitlements, regardless of any profit you may make from your business.

You will cover the following topics:

Year 1

Basic accounts, financial management and cash flow management
Computerised and manual accounts
Basic Business Plan development
Market analysis, including customer and competitor research, product and service definition, routes to market, seasonal factors
Market planning, including marketing materials, promotional tools, budgeting
Consumer Behaviour, Customer Service
Digital Marketing and E-Business
Social Media Marketing
Sales skills and techniques, meeting and telephone skills
Time management, project management and process management

Year 2

Tailored accounts training to suit your particular business
Full Business Plan development and implementation
Comprehensive market planning
Web Presence development and publication
Advanced sales skills and techniques
Assistance with grant application for your business
Skills which are specific to your business: e.g. Graphics, Computer Aided Design, etc.
Tailored elements, which match your individual requirements

The course leads to QQI Level 5 certification in Business Studies (QQI Award M2102)

The following QQI Level 5 Modules are included.

QQI Code	Title	QQI Code	Title
5N0690	Communications	5N1390	Personal Effectiveness
5N0783	Database Methods	5N1400	Marketing Practice
5N0972	Customer Service	5N1418	Start Your Own Business
5N1351	Behavioural Studies	5N1433	Work Practice
5N1354	Book-keeping: Manual & Computerised	5N1610	Business Administration Skills
5N1356	Work Experience	5N1619	Retail Selling
5N1358	Word Processing	5N1910	Web Authoring
5N1364	Digital Marketing	5N1951	Entrepreneurial Skills
5N1369	eBusiness Studies	5N1977	Spreadsheet Methods
5N2062	Principals & Practices of Selling

Eligibility: You must satisfy VTOS criteria to qualify for entry onto this course.
Enrollment Details: Courses commence in September. Places are limited, apply early to avoid disappointment.

For further information please contact:
Patricia Daly, VTOS Co-ordinator, Business Training Centre, Union Road, Kilmacthomas. Co. Waterford
Telephone: 051-294680; Mobile: 0863858974;
Email: patriciadaly@wwetb.ie

Back to Education Initiative

Skills and Education Refresher Programme

QQI Level 3 Basic Computers in word processing and internet and email

QQI Level 4 Career Planning – take the time to assess where you are currently and decide the next step

Writing Skills for further education programmes to ensure you are comfortable and confident in taking that next step.

Information and Communication Technology Skills 4M0855

QQI Level 4

The overall aim of the programme is to enable the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence in a broad range of information and communication technology which enable employment, under direct supervision in a variety of communications and technology sectors and or to progress to further education and training

Duration 1 year part time

Compulsory Components	Credit Value
Communications	15
Mathematics	10
Work Experience	15

Optional Components
Information Technology Skills	10
Computer Applications	10
Desktop Publishing	10

The remaining credit value of 20 can be obtained by using relevant component(s) from level 4. A maximum of 10 credits may be used from either level 3 or level 5.

Important: (subjects offered will depend on demand) 90 credits required for the full award.

Retails Skills 4M1998

QQI Level 4

The aim of this programme is to provide learners with skills, knowledge and competency to enable them to work efficiently and effectively in the retail sector.

Compulsory Components	Credit Value
Communications	15
Customer Services	10
Retail Sales Techniques	10
Work Experience	15
Personal Effectiveness	10

Optional Components
Information Technology Skills	10
Computer Application	10

The remaining credit value of 10 can be obtained by using relevant component(s) from level 4. A maximum of 10 credits may be used from either level 3 or level 5.

Important: (subjects offered will depend on demand) 90 credits required for the full award.

Horticulture 5M2586

QQI Level 5

Introduction: The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to carry out horticulture operations independently under directions in a range of fields the award will also enable learners to prepare for progression to a horticultural specialization at level 6

Duration: 2 Years, part time

Compulsory Components	Credit Value
Work Practice	15
Plant Protection	15
Plant Science	10
Plant Identification and Use	10
Soil Science and Growing media	10
Communications	15

Optional Components
Safety and Health at Work	15
Landscape Construction and Maintenance	15

The remaining credit value of 15 can be obtained by using relevant component(s) from level 5. A maximum of 15 credits may be used from either level 4 or level 6.

Important: (subjects offered will depend on demand) 120 credits required for the full award.