This course covers Office Skills at Level 4 with English and develops a solid foundation in IT skills. It will allow the learners to move on to do a variety of QQI Level 5 courses in Rathmines College including Business – Finance or IT, Office Administration, Marketing, Legal Studies and Computer Programming (if they demonstrate an aptitude for Maths).

Office Skills is a part-time Back to Education Initiative Programme (BTEI) which allows learners to get good Office Skills with English.

College foundation allows students to explore career opportunities and consider all their educational options. It is a gateway to college life which enables students to pursue their interests and develop their abilities.

On completion of College Foundation, students have the opportunity to progress onto level 4 and level 5 specific skills courses within the college, Further Education, or the workplace. The course allows you to work in small groups with individual attention – you work to your own plan.