Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The aim of the programme is to provide learners with the skill, knowledge and competencies to provide administrative support to include, use of office equipment, use of computer applications, document production, payroll and bookkeeping applications, text production,web design and computer graphics. Students also take Microsoft Office Specialist training and tests.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Bookkeeping - Manual & Computerised 5N1354
Text Production 5N1422
Communications 5N0690
Word Processing 5N1358
Career Planning And Work Experience 5N1356
Database Methods 5N0783
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Payroll Manual And Computerised 5N1546
Business Administration Skills 5N1610
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
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.
