Applied Computer Training Course L5

Course details

The Applied Computer Training Course for parents to accommodate the needs of employers and third level colleges. The course content concentrates on the practical computer skills and general administration skills required to work in a modern business or office environment. Educational, career and personal guidance is a strong feature of the course and students are given all the support they need to make informed decisions regarding their future career and life choices

Special Features

• Parent friendly hours
• Educational, career and personal guidance
• The opportunity to undertake work experience and apply new skills in the work environment
• On-campus créche facility
• Applicants in receipt of a Social Welfare payment may apply for VTOS or BTEA
• Advice on Free Exemptions, Retention of Social Welfare Payments and Benefits. e.g. Job Seekers Allowance, One Parent Family Payment, Medical Card, Rent Allowance.

Course Outline

• Occupational First Aid
• Database Methods
• Business Administration Skills
• Word Processing
• Marketing Practice
• Payroll – Manual & Computerised
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Communications
• Work Experience

Applications

• The New Directions Course and the Applied Computer Training Course are run in co-operation with the Cork Education and Training Board – St. John’s Central College, the Department of Social and Family Affairs (DSFA) and the Cork City Partnership through the Local Employment Service (LES).
• For an Application Form/Information Brochure contact St John’s Central College, your local LES Office or Job Facilitations Office-DSFA.

Job Opportunities

• ICT and Business is the backbone of many industries – health, transport, finance, media and manufacturing – so the skills you’ll learn will be highly valued by employers.

Progression

• Students may also apply to a range of Higher Education Institutions through the Higher Education Links Schemes.