Course details
To provide students with a comprehensive knowledge in medical terminology, legal practice and practical typing and audio secretarial skills required in the performance of a broad range of administrative, secretarial and organizational tasks. Excellent career opportunities and further education advancements for successful graduates.
The course runs for the full academic year September 2013 to May 2014, where you attend college 4 days and work experience one day per week subject to your preference in the following:
Medical Environment: the hospitals, medical centres, doctors and dental businesses throughout Galway City and County.
Legal Environment: in one of the prestigious Solicitor Businesses throughout Galway City and County and Citizens Information Office.
Office Administration: in multinational companies, hotels, financial and insurance companies, property management businesses throughout Galway City and County.
Modules
- Audio Transcription (dictation - 40 wpm) - (5N1549 )
- Communications - (5N0690)
- Information and Administration - (5N1389 )
- Legal Practice and Procedures - (5N1394 )
- Medical Terminology - (5N2428)
- Text Production (typing - 50 wpm) - (5N1422)
- Word Processing - (5N1358)
- Work Experience - (5N1356 )
Course Info
Work experience takes place one day per week throughout the academic year in either legal or medical offices.
Special Features
Field site visits to University College Hospital Medical and Surgical Secretarial Departments and to the Court House. Guest speakers from local Recruitment Agencies, Career Guidance Adviser and business startup entrepreneurs.
Modern learning space with data projectors, Olympus Transcription and Sanyo Transcription Software and Microsoft Office 2010.
Entry Requirements
FETAC Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.
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About Galway Community College
Galway Community College (GCC) has been providing Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) ctheirses since it opened its doors over forty years ago and GCC continues to offer a wide variety of ctheirses catering for many inpidual needs.
their aim is to create a caring atmosphere where students are enctheiraged and helped to develop their unique gifts and talents. Whether the focus is progression to higher education, re-training or skills development, GCC provides the academic and vocational skills that enable students to attain their maximum potential and participate fully as good citizens in society.
Over the past number of years GCC has worked hard to develop a high standard of further education, specialising in Sport, Childcare, Technology, Business, Music, Film, Performance and Horticulture. GCC takes pride in their reputation for professional delivery of learning coupled with a caring and friendly environment. Mindful of changes in employment and training, they are committed to reviewing and providing ctheirses that meet students ever changing needs.
Located only ten minutes from Galway city centre and close to GMIT, they are a popular choice for students providing ease of access to all amenities and accommodation.
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