- Location: Portarlington AEC, Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Co.Laois, Ireland.
- Duration: 1 Year
Course details
This programme is specifically designed to develop practical administration and office skills, essential tools in the modern business world. The course has a practical focus with an emphasis on preparing graduates for further education and/or employment. The range of subjects covered ensures foundation knowledge in the traditional core subject areas and practical application of office and administration principles.
Course Subjects
- Spreadsheet Methods (Sept-June)
- Database Management (Sept-June)
- Business Administration
- Marketing Practice
- Text Production
- Payroll Manual & Computerised (Sept-June)
- Word Processing
- Business Law
- Desktop Publishing
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard of education
- Basic Computer Skills and/or FETAC Level 4
- Relevant work experience coupled with life experience
- All entry is subject to interview
- Successful Garda Clearance application for Work Placement
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this course have taken up various clerical, book-keeping, administrator, office support and customer service positions in the following areas amongst many others: Commercial Banking, Health-care Administration, Local Government, retail Sales, Telecommunications, Accountancy, Taxation, Insurance, Marketing, Human resources and Tourism and services Industry.
Progression
Students who have satisfied the criteria set by the CAO process for progression to third level education have in the past secured places in the National Universities of Ireland and many of the Institutes of Technology. Optional progression route to FETAC Level 6 courses.
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About Portarlington Adult & Community Education Centre
It gives me great pleasure to Theylcome you to the Portarlington Further Education Centre. The Centre is dedicated to providing adults with further or ‘second chance’ education and training opportunities. Its ethos is consistent with the profile of its learner population, meaning that its focal point is on the active participation of the learner in the decision making process. Portarlington is focused on providing an environment of study that will enrich the quality of life for both learners and tutors. It also concentrates on enabling learners to engage in life-long learning. I hope you will all get involved in the Centre’s activities as this participation is a great way of getting to know other learners in the Centre with similar interests.
You are all encouraged to be involved in accepting responsibility for your own learning. They are proud of our record of academic success, the support They give our learners, the progression rates to third level institutions and to employment and the excellence of the facilities available in the Centre. The Centre operates under the auspices of Co. Laois Vocational Education Committee and in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Education and Skills.
Finally, do not hesitate to contact any member of staff if you encounter any problems or difficulties. I wish you every success for the future.
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