QQI Course Code: 5M1997
Entry Requirements:
- Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or over 18
- No requirement for over 23s
Course Details:
Duration: 1 Year
Award: QQI Level 5
Course Director: Veronica Doocey
Course Description: 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 Content:
- Audio Transcription
- Database Methods
- Reception and Frontline Office Skills
- Spreadsheet Methods
- Text Production
- Work Experience
- Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised
- Information & Administration
- Communications
- Keyboard Skills
- Word Processing
(Components are subject to change)
Career Opportunities:
- Commercial Business
- Hospitality Industry
- Corporate Settings
- Legal and Medical Offices
- Government Agencies
- Personal Assistant
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 400 CAO points that can be used towards certain Degree Courses (restrictions apply).
Course Fees: €200 government levy
€200 materials Fee
€50 QQI Exam Fees(exempt from paying if you are the holder of a valid medical card)
(Subject to change)
A student who has a current valid medical card and/or is eligible for SUSI or BTEI grant or is a VTOS student is exempt from the €200 government Levy and the FETAC(QQI) €50 examination fee.
Office Administration Testimonial:
Elizabeth Haddigan
I attended the Office Administration course in EVC as a mature student. The course enabled me to upskill in the new technology available, and also provided me with the skills necessary to work in a busy business environment as part of a team. My successful completion of the course certainly helped me gain employment. I would have no hesitation in recommending the course to both mature students and school leavers alike.
