Office Management - Administration
Enhance your employment prospects in a supervisory capacity within an office or business environment.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
38 weeks.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
- You must hold a recent and relevant QQI Level 5 Major Award (or equivalent) in a related course.
- Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered.
- Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
- Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
- Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Careers / Further progression
What are the progression opportunities?
If you complete a QQI major award with Kerry College, you may use your results to progress to third level (University, Technological University or Institute of Technology). You should check individual university websites for specific entry criteria for courses. There is a separate section on the CAO application for applying using your QQI results from Kerry College in the same way you use your Leaving Certificate results. You may also apply under the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS). A limited number of places are available each year.
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
Apply online via the Kerry College Website - link above.
Your application will be processed using FETCHCOURSES - the National FET Course Application System.
If you haven't signed up for a FETCH account, you'll need to do this first. It's free and a one-time setup.
Why should I apply?
Advanced Progression from Level 5 Office Administration programmes. Gain theoretical knowledge and advanced practical skills in a broad range of office administration processes and practices.
What is the certification?
QQI Level 6 Major Award Certificate in Administration (6M5013).
What will I study?
• Administration Practice (6N4169)
• Audio Transcription (6N4185)
• Customer Service (6N0697)
• Human Resource Management (6N3750)
• Payroll - Manual and Computerised (6N4005)
• Spreadsheets (6N4089)
• Word Processing (6N4977)
• Work Experience (6N1946)
6M5013 - Administration.
Clash Road,
Tralee, Co. Kerry
V92 Y991
Tel: (066) 7121 741
e: clashroad@kerrycollege.ie
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm