Computerised Office Skills for Adults
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (BBSXX)
NQAI Level 5
Course Description
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 old and maybe forgotten 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 course.
Classes take place from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm Monday to Friday.
Career Opportunities
Course Teacher and Student
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.
If the mature person has certified up-to-date computer and business skills then the potential for employment is significantly increased.
This is why so many graduates have found rewarding and satisfying placements on completion of the course.
Graduates may use their qualification to apply for a place in any of the Higher Education Institutions.
For further information visit the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), the CAO and the websites of the particular Higher Education Institutions.
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 more information.
Course Content
- Keyboard Skills
- ECDL*
- Desktop 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
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
To top
Other courses planned for September 2008
- Auctioneering, Estate Agency & Valuation
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Business Studies
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Criminology and Social Studies
FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code: DCHSX) NQAI Level 5 - English as a Foreign Language (EFL) & Business Communications
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - English as a Foreign Language (EFL) & Media Studies
FETAC Certificate in Media Production (Award Code: EMPXX) NQAI Level 5 - Health Sector Studies
FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code:DCHSX) NQAI Level 5 - Health & Safety Studies (New Course)
FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code:DCHSX) NQAI Level 5 - Human Resources Management
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - International Aid & Development Studies
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - International Event Management
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Marketing Advertising & Management
FETAC Certificate in Marketing (Award Code: BMXXX) NQAI Level 5 - Office Systems
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Property Management (New Course)
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Skills for the Knowledge Economy (New Course)
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Web Authoring & Multimedia
FETAC Certificate in Multimedia Production (Award Code: EMMPX) NQAI Level 5 - Advanced Cerificate in Business
FETAC Advanced Certificate in Business (Pilot) NQAI Level 6
Contact Info:
Ballsbridge College of Further Education
Address: Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 6684806
Fax: +353 1 6682361
Web: www.ballsbridgecollege.com
Email: info@ballsbridge.cdvec.ie
