Course details

Students will be required to attend lectures four days a week and one day a week will be given to work experience. There is a strong emphasis on the practical elements in each module. Successful students will obtain the QQI Level 5 Information Processing Award.

Course Content

  • Word Processing
  • The Internet & Web Design
  • Spreadsheets
  • Databases
  • Information and Communications Systems
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Communications
  • Work Experience

There is a strong emphasis on the practical elements in each module.

Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons

Career Prospects

Graduates of this course would be able to seek employment in the following areas: computer operatives, administration, sales, secretarial work and technical support.

Graduates may also avail of the opportunity to further their education by gaining entry to various Institutes of Technology in Ireland to study on Higher Certificate and Degree level programmes.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Inchicore College of Further Education

Inchicore College of Further Education is one of the biggest providers of further education ctheirses in Ireland and has been at the fore front of further education development since 1984. The college offers a wide range of ctheirses in a number of disciplines: Theatre and Dance, Care Services, Child Care, Sports & Leisure,Ttheirism and Creative Arts.
Facilities at the college include computer rooms, internet access, gymnasium, language laboratory, canteen, two dance studios, recording studio, student library, college theatre, study facility. 
The Sports Hall and leisure complex incorporates a P.E. hall, new gym, aerobic studio, crèche and all-theyather pitches.
All ctheirses are offered to full FETAC certification allowing further progression though the Higher Education Links Scheme. Many ctheirses also offer BTEC Higher National Diploma certification.
Students participate in many sports and cultural activities throughout the academic year and there are also opportunities for foreign exchanges with students from France, Italy, Spain and other EU countries.
The college offers a friendly and supportive environment and qualifying students are eligible to apply for the PLC Maintenance Grant. A full career guidance service is available as theyll as counselling, educational and special needs support services. Applications from adults and those wishing to apply to the VTOS scheme are also most theylcome.
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