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Business & Computers Skills

PLC Post Leaving Cert
COMP6 6M4985
Award Name Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 6 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) Major QQI Level 6 NFQ
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Location:
Stillorgan
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
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Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

It is essential that applicants have a prior computing qualification, such as QQI Level 5, Microsoft Office Specialist, City & Guilds or have relevant work experience.

Applicants without an existing qualification will be required to demonstrate that they have the required aptitude for this course. Since places are limited, applicants will be interviewed.

Careers / Further progression

Progression
Students who successfully complete this course may apply to do the EDI (formally JEB) Teacher’s Diploma in IT skills for those interested in teaching computer applications. Alternatively, they may apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme to do a range of third-level courses including Level 7 and Level 8 degree courses in Higher Education colleges.

For full details of QQI requirements for progression to CAO courses please visit our website. Simply enter the code for the programme you are interested in or if you are not sure of the code choose the Select by Institution option, then click on Go.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Course commences September 2023.

Maintenance Grants
Students attending the College may be entitled to maintenance grants. Conditions for eligibility are the same as those for university or Institute of Technology students. Contact the college for more information, or full information and application details may be obtained from www.susi.ie.

Full information about the supports available for students on further education courses is available at www.studentfinance.ie.

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Overview
This course is suitable for those who wish to use advanced business and computer skills in a twenty-first century work environment or who wish to progress to higher level studies. It is also an ideal preparation for those who wish to start their own business or those who wish to up-skill or retrain for a new career and a fresh start.

With the aim of maximising their future employability, students will be trained to the highest level in aspects of Microsoft Office, desktop publishing, web design and business management. The latest software is used on this course including Microsoft Office Suite 2016, Adobe CC Products, and Windows 10.

Word Processing
Business Management & Marketing Skills
Spreadsheet Methods
Desktop Publishing
Web Authoring
Personal and Professional Development
Employment Skills Workshops
Customer Service

6M4985 - Business.

Certification: NFQ Level 6 QQI Award in Business 6M4985.

Online www.stillorgancollege.ie
or
College Office
Stillorgan College of FE,
Tel: 01 288 0704
email: admin@stillorgancollege.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Stillorgan
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider