Information Technology (Business) - Advanced

Drumshanbo College of Further Education

 

Course Name Information Technology (Business) - Advanced
Course Provider Drumshanbo College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB
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Course Code 6M4985
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 6 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time, Daytime
Location (Districts) Drumshanbo
Course Content Who should complete a Level 6 course? 
This course is aimed at candidates who already have a good understanding of IT and who wish to extend skills and capabilities.  On completion it is expected that the student would have extensive knowledge of applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and database.
FET Code 6M4985 - Business Level 6
Duration 1 year
Comment Certification:
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Business (6M4985)

What is the difference between Level 5 & Level 6?
- Level 6 is aimed at a higher level. Next Level after Level 6 is degree level 7.
- All modules are completed at a higher level
- More content to be completed
- Greater depth and volume of assessments
- Increasing focus on project work as opposed to exams
- Willingness to engage in independent learning is assumed
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Application Date By September 2017
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Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Applications for the Advanced Business IT course can be obtained by contacting the school at (071) 9641085. Places on the course are limited, and are assigned on a first come basis.

Starting in September 2017.
Subjects Taught Module Options (minimum 8)
 Communications
 Work Experience
 Word Processing
 Business Management
 Database Methods
 Spreadsheet Methods
 Desktop Publishing
 Bookkeeping
 Professional Presentations
 Web Authoring
 Payroll
Entry Requirements Ideally students should have completed QQI Level 5 certificate in IT
Assessment Method Assessment in Level 6
Projects
Report-writing
Presentations
Exams
Commitment to self evaluation
Further Enquiries Course Director, Aidan McKeon
Drumshanbo College of Further Education,
Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim.
Tel. 071 964 1085
Email: aidanmckeon@hotmail.com