Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This QQI Level 5 Major award programme is designed to prepare learners to acquire transversal and employability skills, learners could progress to employment in a wide range of generalist roles in various sectors. This course will also prepare learners who wish to continue with Further and Higher Education.
Learners will develop the knowledge and skills to use a range of common computer applications.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Information Communication System 5N1952
Customer Service 5N0972
Work Experience 5N1356
Computer Applications 4N1112
Communications 5N0690
Information Technology Skills 4N1125
Research and Study Skills 5N3113
Word Processing 5N1358
The Internet 5N1611
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 |
| 5M3114 |
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:
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
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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