| Course Name |
Office Administration |
| 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)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Centre |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Castlebar |
| Course Content |
Expand+Programme Overview
This course is designed to equip students with the necessary Office Skills and knowledge of computer Applications used. In the administrative workplace. Learners will develop proficiency in Word Processing, Transcription, Letter...
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This course is designed to equip students with the necessary Office Skills and knowledge of computer Applications used. In the administrative workplace. Learners will develop proficiency in Word Processing, Transcription, Letter Writing, Dealing with Telephone and E-mail Enquiries, Creating And Maintaining Filing Systems, Keeping Diaries and Arranging Meetings/appointments. This course also suits Learners who wish to defer their College Place for a year and acquire good It skills to assist them in their future studies. All students complete a 2 week work experience placement as part of their studies on this course.
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| FET Code |
5M1997 - Office Administration |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award:
QQI Level 5: Certificate in Office Administration
Note:
A new national Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by FETAC. Information herein is correct at time of publishing. CCFE accepts no responsibility for changes made after publication.
New course codes unavailable at time of print.
Course Modules offered may be subject to change. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+College Fees 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 f...
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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:
Word Processing
Text Production
Audio Transcription
Database Methods
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised
Payroll Manual & Computerised
Information & Administration
Customer Service
Work Experience
Spreadsheet Methods
Business Administration Skills |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are welcome. |
| Entry Requirements |
What do I need to apply to CCFE?
Any of the following would satisfy entry requirements
Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Certificate Applied
A FETAC 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 |
Expand+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 p...
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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.
For information on all relevant Higher Education links visit www.qqi.ie, www cao.ie and the websites of the relevant Higher Education Institutions. Successful students may progress to a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Administration at CCFE.
Career Options
Office Administration and IT positions
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.
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 094 9023134
Fax: 094 9027172
Email: admin@ccfe.ie
Web: www.ccfe.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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