Ballsbridge College of Further Education

Day Courses: Programme for September 2010

Computerised Office Skills for Adults
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (BBSXX) - NQAI Level 5

Ballsbridge College Students This course is designed with the needs of adult students in mind. It suits adults who may have been in the work force before but who now need to update and develop new skills. It also suits adults who want to acquire computer skills for the first time.

The course will build confidence and those who complete it will have gained improved communications and interpersonal skills. Participants will develop excellent keyboard skills and learn the basics of good business administration. In addition, students will be introduced to email and the Internet and their applications.

No previous computer or keyboard skills are required. A special induction course helps integrate the students onto the new course.
Classes take place from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm Monday to Friday.

Career Opportunities

Certification Logos The traditional formats of employment are changing. Employers are now providing more flexible working conditions to attract and retain their employees. In this context there is an increasing opportunity for the mature job applicant who can be more settled and committed to a particular employer.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Course Content

  • Keyboard Skills
  • ECDL*
  • Desk Top Publishing
  • Business Administration
  • Internet
  • Word Processing
  • Business English
  • Communications
  • Work Experience

*There will be an additional charge to cover exam entry for students taking ECDL

Examples of Progression to Higher Education

- Full-time Courses:

  • Graduates may use their qualification to apply for a place in a variety of Higher Education Institutions. For information on all relevant Higher Education Links visit Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS), the Central Applications Office (CAO) and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit the CAO website.

- Part-time Courses:

  • Graduates may progress into Year 1 of the Institute of Public Administration's (IPA) part-time, NUI-accredited, Diploma in Business Studies or Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) and can also avail of additional subject exemptions. Visit the Institute of Public Administration website or contact the IPA directly for further details.

- Overseas Links:

  • Students with a Merit / Distinction profile in their final results, may gain entry into Year 2 of Honours Degree in Business Studies in Swansea Metropolitan University in Wales.
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Courses planned for September 2010

- Business:

- Community and Public Sector:

- Computing and Multimedia:

- English (EFL):

- Property:

How to Contact Ballsbridge College

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Address: Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 6684806
Fax: +353 1 6682361
Web: www.ballsbridgecollege.com
Email: info@ballsbridge.cdvec.ie

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