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Administration Practice

Lifelong Learning
BP081 6N4169

This course is aimed at individuals who wish to gain the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently or in a supervisory capacity in an administrative role in the private, public or voluntary sector or to progress to higher education or training.

Award Name Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Minor
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 6 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) Minor QQI Level 6 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

12 Weeks. Thursday 18.45-21.45
Classroom or online option available

Eligibility

NOTE: Learners undertaking online courses must have basic IT skills and have access to the necessary ICT equipment, software and Broadband capability to enable them to undertake an online course

Course Web Page

Further information

Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.

There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below

In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.

By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.

Tuition Fee: €280.

Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees is available to:

Individuals on Full Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit, Disability Allowance, or One Parent Family Payment.
Full-time Mulgrave St Campus learners.
Senior citizens.
Please note: Full payment is required to process applications. These discounts apply to tuition only (not materials fees). Proof is required at registration.

NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill.
Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information.

Programme Description:
• Assess the relationships between administrations practices and organisations policies, objectives and culture • Evaluate the role of administration in major organisational functions • Appraise current legislation and good practice guidelines on areas relevant to administration to include health and safety, data protection, corporate governance, employment and equality • Research issues relevant to administration to include security, facility management and environmental issues, confidentiality and Freedom of Information requests • Utilise verbal, written and presentation communication skills to provide a range of administrative support service such as data and workflow management • Organise meetings and events to include the production of related documentation • Manage a range of systems to maintain appointment, diary, messaging and mail processing, using information technology applications where relevant • Devise procedures for the procurement and issuing of business resources and supplies • Organise business travel and accommodation arrangements • Utilise a range of office equipment and information technology applications to perform administrative tasks • Deliver administrative services through developing working relationships with relevant stakeholders • Prioritise tasks in the performance of administrative services • Organise administrative support services to develop and maintain customer relationships

6N4169 Administration

Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance
Apply to:
Course provider