This is an intensive one year QQI Level 5 certificate course, which will provide learners with a broad range of business and technical skills incorporating all aspects of modern office technology. It is designed for learners at entry level and those wishing to up-skill and re-enter the workforce. This course is developed to enable learners to progress directly into employment in a business environment.
Course Code: 5M1997
Course Director: Veronica Doocey
Course Fees: €150
Career Prospects
- Commercial Business
- Hospitality Industry
- Corporate Settings
- Legal and Medical Offices
- Government Agencies
- Personal Assistant
Programme of Study
(Components are subject to change)
- Information & Administration 5N1389
- Text Production 5N1422
- Word Processing 5N1358
- Database Methods 5N0783
- Reception and Frontline Office Skills 5N1407
- Audio Transcription 5N1549
- Work Experience 5N1356
- Communications 5N0690
- Customer Services 5N0972
Higher Education Progression
Waterford Institute of Technology
- Higher Certificate in Business Level 6
- Bachelor of Business Level 8
The QQI Level 5 Award facilitates entry to third level courses using the CAO application process. Learners have the potential to earn up to a maximum of 390 CAO points that can be used towards certain Degree Courses (restrictions apply).
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or over 18
No requirements for over 23s
Cost: Student service contribution of €50 which is non-refundable.
All our PLC courses are available to people who are VTOS eligible. VTOS means Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme. VTOS gives unemployed adults over 21 the opportunity of returning to full time education while retaining their benefits.