Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision providing administration services and support in a range of office administration contexts and or to progress to higher education and training.
Target award (QQI) Office Administration - 5M1997
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Customer Service 5N0972 QQI
Work Experience 5N1356 QQI
Communications Level 5 5N0690 QQI
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised 5N1354 QQI
Business Administration Skills 5N1610 QQI
Database Methods 5N0783 QQI
Desktop Publishing 5N0785 QQI
Information & Communication Systems 5N1952 QQI
Payroll Manual & Computerised 5N1546 QQI
Personal Effectiveness 5N1390 QQI
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977 QQI
Teamworking 5N1367 QQI
Text Production 5N1422 QQI
The Internet 5N1611 QQI
Business Law 5N2091 QQI
Information & Administration 5N1389 QQI
Reception & Frontline Office Skills 5N1407 QQI
Word Processing 5N1358 QQI
ICDL Workforce - Remote Working ICDL-RW ICS SKILLS
ICDL Workforce - Presentation ICDL-05 ICS SKILLS
ICDL Workforce - Documents ICDL-19 ICS SKILLS
ICDL Workforce - Spreadsheets ICDL-04 ICS SKILLS
ICDL Workforce - Teamwork ICDL-TW ICS SKILLS
ICDL Workforce - Online Collaboration ICDL-08 ICS SKILLS
ICDL Workforce - Data Protection ICDL-14 ICS SKILLS
ICDL Professional - Web Editing ICDL-11 ICS SKILLS
ICDL Professional - Image Editing ICDL-10 ICS SKILLS
ICDL Professional - Project Planning ICDL-12 ICS SKILLS
ICDL Professional - Using Databases ICDL-06 ICS SKILLS
ICDL Workforce Cyber Security ICDL-CS ICS SKILLS
Induction - Online Learning
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:
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
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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