Life Skills With Computers - PLC

Course details

This full-time PLC (Post Leaving Cert) will provide students with a wide range of personal, computer and study skills in an empowering and non pressurised environment. The focus of the course is on helping students to recognise their strengths and develop the necessary skills to successfully progress to the next stage in Ireland's framework of qualifications. It also provides a good knowledge of the modern workplace for a return to employment.

Course Content:

• Research and Study Skills
• Customer Service
• Safety and Health at Work
• Occupational First Aid
• Work Experience
• Word Processing
• Information Technology Skills
• Database Methods
• Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised
• Desktop Publishing

Work Experience Placement is an integral part of this course. Students must obtain 10 days work experience for the academic year in a relevant business environment.

Entry Requirements:

• Successful performance at interview
• Leaving Cert (traditional or applied)
• Other qualification at NFQ Level 4 (e.g. FETAC Level 4 Award)
• Mature students with appropriate vocational experiences

Progression:

This award facilitates entry on a competitive basis to a range of third level institutions nationwide leading to awards at the next or higher levels of the National Framework of Qualifications. Career prospects include: Customer Service, Administration, Sales Store Assistant, Data Entry, Call Centre.