| Course Name |
Office Technology Training |
| Course Provider |
Castlebar College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB |
| Course Code |
5M1997 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Morning, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Castlebar |
| Course Content |
Expand+This course is a one year intensive course in Office Technology. It is designed for mature students and for those who may have left the world of work and now wish to return. Students will cover computer applications most commonly used in the workplac...
Hide-This course is a one year intensive course in Office Technology. It is designed for mature students and for those who may have left the world of work and now wish to return. Students will cover computer applications most commonly used in the workplace today.
The aim of the course is to provide students with skills, training and confidence that will enable them to pursue a career in the modern office environment. Successful students will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Office Administration. All students complete a two week work experience placement as part of their studies on this course.
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| FET Code |
5M1997 - Office Administration |
| Duration |
1 year - Morning Only
Academic Year September to May |
| Comment |
Award: QQI Level 5: Certificate in Office Administration
Ongoing modification and updating of courses is being implemented by QQI . Information herein is correct at time of publishing. CCFE accepts no responsibility for changes made after publication. |
| Alternative Entry |
Mature students welcome |
| Course Fee |
Expand+College Fee: 300
College Fees with all Exemptions 50
Part of the fee includes a Government Levy of €200 and a QQI/FETAC Examination Fee, currently €50 for Level 5 programmes and €80 for Level 6 programmes.
The following categories are exemp...
Hide-College Fee: 300
College Fees with all Exemptions 50
Part of the fee includes a Government Levy of €200 and a QQI/FETAC Examination Fee, currently €50 for Level 5 programmes and €80 for Level 6 programmes.
The following categories are exempt from both of these fees:
Current Medical Card Holders (up-to-date medical cards to be presented at interview)
VTOS dispersed students
Students awarded Back to Education Allowance from INTREO
Documentation must be provided to College Office to avail of any exemptions
Recipients of the Student Grant (www.susi.ie) are exempt from the €200 Government Levy ONLY. Clear, original, up-to-date evidence must be provided to CCFE to avail of any exemption.
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| Financial Support |
Grants are available to students of CCFE on the same basis as they are to third-level students, subject to a means test. Details on the Grant Scheme are available from www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Applications are made online at www.ccfe.ie
There is an initial, non-refundable Application Charge of €50, payable at the time of application
The additional college fees apply |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
€50 |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content (Codes and Modules)
Typical modules can include:
5N1358 Word Processing
5N1422 Text Production
5N1549 Audio Transcription
5N1354 Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised
5N1546 Payroll Manual and Computerised
5N1389 Information and Administration
5N0972 Customer Service
5N1356 Work Experience
5N1977 Spreadsheets |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are welcome. |
| Entry Requirements |
Any of the following would satisfy entry requirements
Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Certificate Applied
A QQI Level 4 qualification
Mature students (age 23+) are also welcome to apply. For mature students, life experience may be sufficient. |
| Assessment Method |
Continuous assessments throughout the academic year in the form of projects, assignments, skills demonstrations and examinations. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression Opportunities
Successful graduates of this course may progress to a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business here at Castlebar College of Further Education.
Employment opportunities include working in office administration and it positions in the public or private sector. Other options would include level 7 and level 8 courses at many institutes of technology. |
| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 094 9023134
Fax: 094 9027172
Email: admin@ccfe.ie
Web: www.ccfe.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |