Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This nationally recognised qualification is designed to give you the confidence, skills, and professionalism needed to excel in today’s dynamic business world.
Throughout the year, you will gain hands-on experience in modern office systems, professional communication, business administration, customer services, payroll, and essential IT applications. This course also offers specialist training in office administration and customer service, ensuring you are fully prepared for a variety of roles in both the public and private sectors.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Word Processing
Information and Administration
Text Production
Customer Service
Work Experience
Business Administration
Spreadsheets
Payroll Manual and Computerised
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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Career Progression
- Medical Secretary GP Practices & Medical Centres
- Clerical Admin in Public & Private Hospitals
- Administrator in Medical & General Contexts
- Customer Service Roles
- Level 6 Advanced Business Administration at Carlow Institute
- Higher Education Courses
- Business Administration