Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This specialised certificate is designed to assist the learner with gaining direct employment to administrative roles within the public and private sectors, including roles in medical, dental and legal practices. This certificate can also be used to gain entry to degree programmes.
Certification
QQI Level 5 Major Award (5M1997) Office Administration
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
Legal Practice & Procedures
Medical Terminology
Reception and Frontline Office Skills
Text Production
Customer Service
Work Experience
Word Processing
Information and Administration
Payroll Manual & Computerised
Spreadsheet Methods
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:
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
Employment opportunities open to graduates include: Dental Practices | Medical Practices | Legal Practices | Personal Assistant Roles | Accounts and Payroll Departments | Property Management | Banking and Insurance Practices |Pharmacies