Course details
HOW WILL I LEARN?
This Computerised Office Skills programme will provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to work in a computerised office environment. The key objectives of the programme will be to gain practical computer office skills. Participants will also engage in career planning and skills for job searches.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
- Computer Applications [Note: Computer Applications + Information Technology Skills equivalent to ECDL]
- Information Technology Skills
- Data Entry
- Team working
- Communications
- Career Planning
- Work Experience
- Basic Maths
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
A full Award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year. On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade.
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE FROM YOU!
This programme is especially suited for people who wish to prepare to return to the workforce and need to update their computer and office skills. The focus will be on learning key skills such as:
- Creating and sending high quality business documents
- Using internet and email in a business setting
- Completing computer based projects as part of a team
- Preparing and engaging in a simulated job application process
- Intensive focus on business communication skills
- Learning a range of computer application skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database etc.)
You will be required to secure a work experience placement.
CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Students may progress to further study at QQI Level 4, QQI Level 5 or employment.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A student seeking entry to this programme does not need a previous formal qualification. However, the student must demonstrate at interview the capacity to successfully participate on this programme. This includes both the academic and work experience elements of the programme.
- Applicants may have achieved some certification, e.g. Junior Certificate, or QQI Component Awards at Level 3 or 4
- Interview
Course Location
About Killester College of Further Education
Killester College of Further Education, Dublin 5 is a centre of learning committed to providing education and training of the highest quality. As a College of the City of Dublin Education Training Board (CDETB), They continue to strive to excel in responding to the educational needs of the community. The programmes They offer are learner-centred and provided in a friendly, inclusive and supportive environment. In fact They won a Award for Excellence through Accessibility
All our courses range from FETAC levels 4, to levels 5 and 6. They are accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) They are qualifications in themselves but can also be used to progress onto Third Level. They Theylcome all ages from school leavers to Mature students.
They are situated 5 minutes from Killester Dart Station which is two stops from Connolly Station.
PLC Grants; Back to Education Allowances; Vocational Training and Opportunities scheme (VTOS) are available.
If you are an early school leaver, unemployed, wanting to upskill, seeking to go on to Third level-They offer you a platform.
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