Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This 1 year programme has been developed to enable the learner to acquire the required knowledge, skill and competence to work independently or in a supervisory capacity in an administrative role in the private, public or voluntary sector and or to progress to higher education or training. Learners who successfully complete the programme will develop their knowledge and understanding of the IT management process and acquire the skills necessary to function as productive users of computer systems.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Typical Modules
Administration Practice 6N4169
Payroll Manual & Computerised 6N4005
Word Processing 6N4977
Spreadsheets 6N4089
Communications 6N1950
Work Experience 6N1946
Supervisory Management 6N4329
Accounting Manual & Computerised 5N1348
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 6M5013 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
It is envisaged that Award holders will acquire positions in a modern office, preferably at junior management level, e.g. public and private sector positions in clerical, administrative, legal, accounts, data processing, health services, banking, insurance, etc. This programme is linked to 2nd Year Office Administration in Tralee Institute of Technology.