Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in General Studies (5M3114).
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Digital Presentations
Word Processing
Digital Marketing
Spreadsheets Methods
Research and Study Skills
Personal Effectiveness
Business Administration Skills
Work Experience
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
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.
Further Research
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Career Progression
There are many career opportunities in business for graduates with advanced IT skills including:
- Office Administrator
- Office Manager
- Personal/Executive Assistant
- Customer Service
