Course Summary
Course Category: Disability Training Provision
This flexible course will equip the student with a wide range of Business, Computer and Digital Skills, which are much sought after in the modern workplace.
Students will get the opportunity to use applications from Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Social Media platforms, Marketing, Email and payroll software such as SAGE. These additional digital skills will greatly enhance the students job prospects or progression onto further education.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Level 4 Core Modules:
Communications
Business English
General Office Skills
Work Experience
Business Calculations
Reception Skills
Word Processing
Spreadsheet Methods
Database Methods
Customer Service
Level 5 Core Modules:
Business Administration
Work Experience
Database Methods
Reception and Front Office Skills
Information and Administration
Spreadsheet Methods
Text Production
Payroll (Manual & Computerised)
Word Processing
Customer Service
Communications
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:
| CAO with Any QQI Major Award |
| Old FETAC Code | New QQI Code |
| BBSAX | 5M2468 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
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