Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This Office Administration course is the perfect choice for anyone looking to build practical skills for today’s workplace. Designed to prepare students for a modern office environment, it also offers an excellent foundation for further studies in business, computing, and accountancy. There is a mandatory work placement, giving students hands-on experience in a busy office setting. This qualification can be used as a stepping stone to third level education. making it ideal for those who want both career readiness and academic progression
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Office Administration
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Communications 6N1950
Administration Practice 6N4169
Payroll Manual and Computerised 6N4005
Word Processing 6N4977
Spreadsheet 6N4089
Front Office Skills 6N4186
Payroll – Manual and Computerised 6N4005
Work Experience 6N1946
Introduction to AI
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
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in 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 this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
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.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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