Expand+This course is designed to develop the existing skills of learners who have completed a Level 5 course in one of the following areas: Office Administration, Computer Studies, Information Processing or Business. The course is designed to allow the lea...

Hide-This course is designed to develop the existing skills of learners who have completed a Level 5 course in one of the following areas: Office Administration, Computer Studies, Information Processing or Business. 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 up to date 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.

Expand+Certification
Level 6 QQI Award Administration (6M5013)

Special Features
Learners will have the option of undertaking an additional class in digital interactive documentation. Using the industry standard, Adobe Acrobat programme, a range of pdf...

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Level 6 QQI Award Administration (6M5013)

Special Features
Learners will have the option of undertaking an additional class in digital interactive documentation. Using the industry standard, Adobe Acrobat programme, a range of pdfs can be produced for either screen, web or print.

Interactive fillable forms and digital newsletters etc. featuring drop down menus, interactive buttons, check boxes, digital signatures, attachments, security and audio comments are all covered. This is an extremely useful skill to have for document creation and management in today’s office environment.

Expand+As DFEi is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), there are no tuition fees for EU Nationals. The following websites will advise learners of the different funding options available, www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie. DFEi has made every effo...

Hide-As DFEi is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), there are no tuition fees for EU Nationals. The following websites will advise learners of the different funding options available, www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie. DFEi has made every effort to keep course fees to a minimum and will make flexible payment plans to suit individual learners needs.

Fees
The following standard fees apply to all courses within DFEi
• Non-Refundable course acceptance fee €40
• PLC annual Government Levy €200
• Non-EU Nationals fee €3,653 with relevant visa.

The following variable fees apply to all courses within DFEi. Full details available at www.dfei.ie
• Student Services fee to cover course ID card, materials, photocopying, equipment, licenses etc.
• Examination fee to cover professional examination certification
• Other costs to cover books, field trip expenses or additional certification

View Course Fee Payment and Refund Policy (incl. exemptions to certain payments) on www.dfei.ie

Expand+Sources of Funding
PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) provides a means-tested maintenance grant scheme for those attending full-time further education. All applications for grants are made on-line through SUSI...

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PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) provides a means-tested maintenance grant scheme for those attending full-time further education. All applications for grants are made on-line through SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Refer to www.susi.ie.

VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme)
This scheme applies to all courses within DFEi and is designed to assist unemployed people over 21 with an opportunity to return to full time education without losing benefits. Early application, directly to DFEi, for this funding is required, as there are a limited number of places. Refer to www.vtos.ie.

BTEA (Back to Education Allowance)
This scheme is run by the Department of Social Protection (DSP) and allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in full-time further education course. Refer to www.welfare.ie.

HEA Fund for Learners with Disabilities
The Fund for Students with Disabilities allocates funding to further and higher education colleges for the provision of services and supports to full-time learners with disabilities. Applications to the fund are made on behalf of an eligible learner by DFEi. Refer to www.hea.ie.

Other Funding Sources
Learners are advised to check Local Partnerships including Southside, Bray, Northside and Wicklow Working Together for any funding that maybe available.

Expand+Admissions for the academic year 2017/2018 open on Monday 30th January 2017
Applications are only accepted online.

Information Note:
 Admission to DFEi is outside the CAO Points system and places are offered on a first come/first served...

Hide-Admissions for the academic year 2017/2018 open on Monday 30th January 2017
Applications are only accepted online.

Information Note:
 Admission to DFEi is outside the CAO Points system and places are offered on a first come/first served basis subject to meeting the entry requirements.
 www.dfei.ie is regularly updated with essential admissions updates.

Application Process
Step 1: Application
- Applicants can only apply online for their course at www.dfei.ie.
- No application fee is charged

Step 2: Informal Interview
- All applications are called for an informal interview
- If you cannot attend for informal interview contact DFEi for an alternative date on info@dfei.ie
- Failure to turn up may result in your place being offered to another applicant

Step 3: Acceptance of a course place
- Applicants are notified within 10 working days of the information interview results
- Applicants must confirm acceptance by paying a €40 Non-Refundable Acceptance Fee on receipt of this letter
- Fees can be paid online (preferred mode) or by cheque, postal order, draft or credit/debit card. Cash is not accepted for security reasons.

Step 4: Registration Process
- All applicants are required to register for their course
- Registration involves the payment of the following fees and the submission of the certain documents.
- Fees can be paid on line and documents can either be posted, faxed or scanned and emailed to DFEi at info@dfei.ie. Alternatively fees can be paid by cheque, postal order or bank draft made payable to DDLETB (Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board). Cash will not be accepted for security reasons
- Failure to complete registration may result in your place being offered to another applicant.

Step 5: Induction and Course Commencement
A: Induction
• Applicants are required to attend for induction
• At induction applicants will receive draft timetable, learner planner, general DFEi information, learner contract and specific course details

B: Course Commencement
• DFEi commencement date is from the 18th September 2017
• Courses will commence as per class timetable

Deferral
• Applicants who have been offered and have accepted a place on a course may defer this place for one year.
• Applicants should submit a written request to defer to the Admissions Office as soon as possible, but no later than the date of course commencement except in exceptional circumstances.
• Applicants who do not accept their place in the subsequent year will forego their acceptance fee and the right of deferral.
A: Deferral prior to Course Commencement
• For agreed deferrals the acceptance fee, paid by the applicant, will be carried forward to the following year. Other fees paid will be refunded in full.

B: Deferral after Course Commencement
• In exceptional circumstances, a learner may submit a written request to the Principal to defer a place after course commencement.
• It may also be necessary for a learner to apply directly to an examining body in order to defer a place. The PLC Government Levy will not be refunded as this levy is not transferrable to the following year.
• Examination fees will only be refunded if the learner has not been registered for exams. Other fees paid will be refunded on a pro rata basis where applicable.

Expand+Progression Opportunities
Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes, at both Universities and Institutes of Technology.

Progression Examples:
B...

Hide-Progression Opportunities
Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes, at both Universities and Institutes of Technology.

Progression Examples:
Bachelor of Arts (MH101)
BBS in Management (MH401)
BA in Finance (MH401)
BA in Accounting and Finance (MH403)
BBS in Business and Management (MH404)
National University of Ireland Maynooth

BA in Human Resource Management (NC005)
National College of Ireland

Bachelor of Business Studies (TL831)
- Advanced entry into 2nd Year
Institute of Technology Tralee

Career Options
Graduates may seek employment in administration, customer Service, payroll/ accounts, secretarial, frontline management, and receptionist roles. These position are available in solicitor’s offices, medical practices/hospitals, financial service industry, education, tourism, call centres, insurance/banks, local authorities, offices in both the private and public sectors.