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Business Administration - Office Technology Studies

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M1997

To provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of information and communications technology and practical typing and audio secretarial skills required in the performance of a broad range of administrative, secretarial and organizational tasks.

Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Galway City
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

QQI Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.

Careers / Further progression

Progression
For information please visit our Progression and Career Guidance pages under Student Supports.

Opportunities open to students who did not achieve the desired Leaving Certificate to allow entry to your desired course from the CAO system, you can have the opportunity to achieve up to 390 points in a PLC course and gain access to 3rd Level or for mature students who did not complete a Leaving Certificate to gain access to 3rd Level.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Fees
€175 GCC Student Services Fee applies to all learners.

€50 QQI Certification Fee applies to all learners except

Those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance.
Medical Card Holders (valid at time of Registration).

Non EU Students are subject to an International Fee.
We advise non-EU citizens living outside Ireland to contact the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on www.inis.gov.ie to ensure the course you are considering applying for is eligible for a student visa. Non-EU citizens living in Ireland are welcome to apply and require a PPS number (Personal Public Service Number). Non-EU citizens are required to pay a tuition fee set by the Irish government which is currently €3653. Some exemptions apply, for further information, please contact http://www.gretb.ie

Student Grants
Students can use the link https://www.susi.ie/eligibility-criteria/ to check if they are eligible for the SUSI grant. SUSI grant applications are done online through the SUSI website. Galway Community College is not responsible for processing new or existing applications for Student Support Grants (SUSI).

To apply online please see "Application Weblink" above.

To provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of information and communications technology and practical typing and audio secretarial skills required in the performance of a broad range of administrative, secretarial and organizational tasks. Excellent career opportunities and further education advancements for successful graduates.

Special Features
Learn to use a wide range of office technology confidently including Tas Books, Database and Internet, and develop speed in accurate typing. Enhance communication & presentation skills using Powerpoint and Data projectors.
Regular visits and presentations from HR departments from large businesses, banks and others from the local business sector.

Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.

Please Note
Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.

Course Modules:
Bookkeeping - Manual and Computerised - 5N1354
Audio Transcription (dictation - 40 wpm) - 5N1549
Text Production (typing - 50 wpm) - 5N1422
Information and Administration - 5N1389
Database Methods - 5N0783
Communications - 5N0690
Word Processing - 5N1358
Work Experience - 5N1356

Work Experience
Work experience takes place one day per week throughout the academic year in local offices where future contacts with prospective employers can be established.

5M1997 - Office Administration

QQI Level 5 Course Code: 5M1997

Galway Community College Further Education,
Wellpark Rd,
Galway.
t: 091 755464
e: gcc@gretb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Galway City
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider