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Information Processing

National Learning Network
5M2067

This programme will provide students with a wide range of office, administrative and IT skills required to work in a modern office environment.

Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Location:
Cork City
Attendance Options:
Flexible, Daytime
Apply to:
Centre

Duration

The maximum length of this programme is two years.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. You just need the will to succeed. Some courses do have an assessment period, this is to ensure that the course is suitable for you.

Eligibility

Students on National Learning Network courses must be over 16 and under 66 years of age.

Careers / Further progression

Students go on to work in office admin or IT-related areas or move on to higher level education at college.

What choices do I have when my course ends?
This largely depends on the type of course you intend doing. At the end of our courses most students can choose between getting a job or moving on to further education, or a combination of both.

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Further information

The majority of National Learning Network programmes are open entry, which means that you can start at any time of the year.

We will be happy to advise you of the details of your course when you meet with us.

All of our courses are free to students. They are funded by the Education and Training Boards or the HSE.

Do I keep my benefits?
Yes. You will keep the financial benefits you currently have. You should contact the secretary at your local centre if you have any queries regarding benefits.

NLN will offer you supports that will not only help with your training but can assist you in relevant aspects of your life. You will hold onto your current financial benefits and in addition you may obtain a training allowance from SOLAS or the HSE.

Information Processing
This programme will provide students with a wide range of office, administrative and IT skills required to work in a modern office environment.

The maximum length of this programme is two years with the first year given over to working towards achieving a QQI level 5 Major Award in Information Processing. The second year consists of work experience placements to support students in their job seeking and workplace skills.

Training is delivered using a mix of structured directed training and self-direction using e-learning.

Certification: QQI Level 5 Information Processing (5M2067).

Information Processing

5M2067 Information Processing

NLN Model Farm Road Cork City,
Hannah Plant,
Cork Business & Technology Park,
Model Farm Road,
Cork.
Tel: 021 434 1028
Email: modelfarmroad@nln.ie

Location:
Cork City
Attendance Options:
Flexible, Daytime
Apply to:
Centre