Administration
Objectives: To enable students find employment in an administration and / or office environment. To facilitate progression to Third Level. Students find this course invaluable as a preparation for College.
| 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 |
Duration
1 year Full Time
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 Certificate or equivalent
• Leaving Certificate with passes in at least five subjects
• Leaving Certificate Applied with a minimum of 120 credits
• QQI Certification at Level 4
• Applicants over 21 years who may have not completed the Senior Cycle, but are deemed to have the necessary competence and capacity to undertake the programme may also apply.
Careers / Further progression
Career / Academic Progression
This course is designed to develop the existing skills of learners who have completed a Level 5 course in one of the following areas: eBusiness, Information Processing or Business Administration. The course is designed to allow the learner to gain advanced knowledge and skills in the general area of office management. The learners will receive specialist training in Microsoft Office applications and Office Administration as well as developing speed and advanced accuracy in text production. In addition this course provides a range of core subjects which are essential to the understanding of Business and Office environments.
Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently or in a supervisory capacity in an administrative role, both nationally and internationally in any employment area.
Upon successful completion of this course, learners may be eligible to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending.
Employment Opportunities
Receptionist
Office Administration
Tourism
Retail Management
Accountancy
Advertising
Further information
There are no formal tuition fees for Irish and EU Nationals who are full time students on our courses. Courses are funded by the European Social Fund.
An administration fee is required to cover student services. Students will be required to pay examination fees.
Students attending our full-time PLC courses are eligible to apply for government grants. Grants range depending on individual circumstances.
For further information on grants please contact the college or SUSI www.susi.ie
Application
Application Forms are available to download from www.cmco.ie. Courses are offered subject to
demand. Places on oversubscribed courses may be determined by interview. For students with
additional learning needs, see our website for information regarding extra supports available.
Course Content
Administration Practice
Spreadsheet
Communications
Word Processing
Finance
Work Experience
Supervisory Management
Web Authoring
Modules may change due to QQI course requirements. Courses offered subject to demand.
6M5013 - Administration
Qualification:
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Administration
Phone: 0504 21734
Email: colaistemhuire@tipperaryetb.ie
Web: www.cmco.ie