Course details

This course is designed to develop the existing skills of learners who have completed a Level 5 course in one of the following areas: Office Administration, Computer Studies, Information Processing or Business. The course is designed to allow the learner to gain advanced knowledge and skills in the general area of office management. The learners will receive specialist training in up to date Microsoft Office applications and Office Administration as well as developing speed and advanced accuracy in text production. In addition this course provides a range of core subjects which are essential to the understanding of Business and Office environments.

Entry Requirements

  • Level 5 QQI Award Office Administration
  • Level 5 QQI Award Business Studies
  • Other Relevant Level 5 QQI Award
  • Learners need to be proficient in computer skills
  • Applications are welcomed from learners with relevant experience in this area

Main Area of Study

  • Administration Practice
  • Customer Service
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Spreadsheets
  • Word Processing
  • Payroll Manual and Computerised
  • Supervisory Management
  • Database Methods

Special Features

Learners on this course have the option of undertaking an additional class in digital interactive documentation, for example fillable on screen PDF’s including fillable forms, digital newsletters etc. using the industry standard Adobe Acrobat. This is an extremely useful skill to have in today’s office environment.

Although this course is designed to facilitate entry into the workplace, learners may be eligible to apply for Degree courses in Third Level Institutions through the Higher Education Links Scheme(HELS).

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute

Whether you want to move directly into employment or progress to third level, We_They welcomes you to the next phase in your career development. We provide excellent training in many aspects of media and sound, health and sport, design, sustainable energy, computing and technology, and arts and humanities. If you are attracted to any of these disciplines, we welcome the opportunity to teach, instruct and inform you. The skills you learn with us will start you on the road to a successful career.

Our courses are constantly kept up to date to remain industry relevant; a bonus in these economically challenging times. Successful completion will give you a well recognised FETAC qualification for direct entry to employment or for entry to third level colleges in Ireland and the UK through the Higher Links scheme. We_They welcomes your active participation in college life while you pursue your chosen course of study. Remember, the more you put in the more you benefit, and that will look very good on your CV. You will be part of a perse and energetic student community. You will make new friends, learn new skills, face new challenges and grow in confidence.

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