| Course Name |
Computer Business Applications |
| Course Provider |
Inchicore College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2067 |
| 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 |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Inchicore |
| Course Content |
Expand+This course will provide a sound foundation in the practical use of a wide variety of computer application packages. It will be of benefit to anyone interested in a career in a business or commercial computer environment. The aim is to give the stude...
Hide-This course will provide a sound foundation in the practical use of a wide variety of computer application packages. It will be of benefit to anyone interested in a career in a business or commercial computer environment. The aim is to give the students proficiency in a number of computer based skills which would be of value particularly in a business environment.
The course is full time for one year. Students will be required to attend lectures four days a week and one day a week will be given to work experience. There is a strong emphasis on the practical elements in each module. Successful students will obtain the QQI Level 5 Information Processing Award.
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| FET Code |
5M2067 - Information Processing |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Course Fee |
Expand+Course fees range from €300 to €400 depending on the course. The fees cover costs of examination entry and certification fees as well as any course materials and personal equipment to students. The fees also cover a range of other services and acti...
Hide-Course fees range from €300 to €400 depending on the course. The fees cover costs of examination entry and certification fees as well as any course materials and personal equipment to students. The fees also cover a range of other services and activities provided for, or engaged in, by the students such as some trips, cultural and sporting events, accident insurance policy fee and student services fund fee. in addition to this, the Government levy of €200 will also apply for those applicants who do not hold a medical care.
Enrolment Deposit
Students who accept the offer of a place on a course must pay a non-refundable deposit of €50. The balance of the fee must be paid on commencement of each academic year.
External Examination Fees
Students who choose to enter for examinations other than those set by QQI and/or BTEC must pay the appropriate exam fees to the relevant examining authority.
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| Financial Support |
FE Student Grants
The Department of Education and Science has introduced a maintenance grant scheme for Further Education students. Application forms are available online at www.susi.ie.
A member of staff is responsible for helping students with their grant enquiries. |
| Interview |
1st Round In March/April, 2nd in Mid-May, Late Applicants in Late August and early September. |
| Application Date |
Applications are welcome from 1st December of the year preceding the course start year.
Interviews are then held at regular intervals from the following March onwards. First round of interviews will take place during March/April. Second round interviews will take place in mid-May. Late applications will be interviewed when the Leaving Certificate Examinations are finished or in early September.
Apply online on www.inchicorecollege.ie (application link below) |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Course starts in early September each year |
| Application Fee |
€50 non-refundable deposit on acceptance of an offer |
| Subjects Taught |
Word Processing
The Internet
Web Authoring
Spreadsheets
Databases
Information & Communications Systems
Desktop Publishing
Communications
Work Experience
Strong emphasis on the practical elements in each module. |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature applications welcome |
| Entry Requirements |
Students who have reached a Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied standard are invited to apply. Mature students without formal qualifications but who have relevant experience may also apply.
Admittance to the course will depend on satisfying an interview board of the candidates suitability.
Garda clearance will operate for students on any course dealing with children or vulnerable adults. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Graduates of this course would be able to seek employment in the following areas: computer operatives, administration, sales, secretarial work and technical support.
Graduates may also avail of the opportunity to further their education by gaining entry to various Institutes of Technology in Ireland to study on High certificate and Degree level programmes. |
| Further Enquiries |
Apply online at www.inchicorecollege.ie
Course Director: Ms. Patricia Donaghy
Phone 01 453 5358
email: enquiries@inchicore.cdetb.ie |