Expand+Introduction
It’s not easy making the decision to come back to education as a mature adult. At Mallow College we’ve been listening, learning, and working with people from all backgrounds and of every age. We are ready to help you overcome your fears...

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It’s not easy making the decision to come back to education as a mature adult. At Mallow College we’ve been listening, learning, and working with people from all backgrounds and of every age. We are ready to help you overcome your fears and to make sure that further education is going to be a great experience for you - personally and professionally.

You may not remember the last time you did an exam or wrote an assignment, but you bring an enormous amount of life and experience with you to the classroom and to our College community. Mature students quickly rediscover their own confidence, commitment, and learning success.

Launch your comeback with essential business and IT skills for the workforce. Add the complete range of Microsoft Office software as well as communications, work-experience, bookkeeping, payroll, and business administration skills.

Provided in association with F.I.T. (Fast Track to IT), this course has a one-year or two-year option with full QQI Level 5 certification in year two. Course times 9.40 am to 1.05 pm daily.

Expand+All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU students should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees). However,...

Hide-All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU students should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees). However, students are required to pay a student services fee of €250. A deposit of €50 is required to reserve a course place. Failure to pay this deposit may result in the course place being allocated to another applicant.

Students may also be required to pay an annual Government participation fee of €200.

• However, Full Medical Card holders and those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowances are exempt from paying this contribution.

• Students awarded a student maintenance grant will be refunded the Government participation fee subject to proof of receipt of the grant.

Fees for examinations and certification will be outlined by course co-ordinators. Students who are Medical Card holders may be exempt from some state examination fees. Certain courses also carry additional course related costs, further details of these can be found in the relevant course details. For more information please contact the College on (022)43309 or email info@mallowcollege.ie.

Expand+Student Maintenance Grant
Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework...

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Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework of Qualifications. The amount of the grant depends on the distance a student travels from their place of residence to the college.

Student Grant applications can be made online only to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.susi.ie Applications can be made from May and should be made before starting a course.

Further information can be found on www.studentfinance.ie

Note: BTEA or VTOS recipients are not eligible for the Student grant.

Expand+5M2468 Course Content

Year 1
Business Administration Skills 5N1610
Communications 5N0690
PowerPoint Level 5 QQI.
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Word Processing (MOS)
Microsoft.
Reception Skill & Frontline Office Skills 5N1407
Microsoft Office ...

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Year 1
Business Administration Skills 5N1610
Communications 5N0690
PowerPoint Level 5 QQI.
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Word Processing (MOS)
Microsoft.
Reception Skill & Frontline Office Skills 5N1407
Microsoft Office Specialist (optional) (MOS)

Course Content Year 2
Bookkeeping - Manual & Computerised 5N1354
Database Methods 5N0783
Payroll - Manual & Computerised 5N1546
Text Production 5N1422
Work Experience 5N1356

Work Placement/experience
Work experience is an integral part of year two. The dates and duration will be specified by the college.

Expand+Education Progression Opportunities
Advance to QQI level 6 at Mallow College. Use your full QQI award to progress to degrees in Business Administration, Business, Business Information Systems, Information Systems Management, Tourism & Marketing. For...

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Advance to QQI level 6 at Mallow College. Use your full QQI award to progress to degrees in Business Administration, Business, Business Information Systems, Information Systems Management, Tourism & Marketing. For more links and detailed information on how to use your Mallow College qualification go to mallowcollege.ie/progressions.

Career Opportunities
Administration in banking, insurance, medical, solicitors and travel industries. Clerical work in health services and local authorities. General secretarial and office administration in local offices. Receptionist.