Ballsbridge College of Further Education

Day Courses: Programme for September 2010

Office Systems
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (BBSXX) - NQAI Level 5

Ballsbridge College If you are looking for a good IT (Information Technology) course this is the ideal course for you. An employee with excellent office administration skills is essential in every organisation. All financial companies, hotels, travel agencies, small local business, local government agencies like hospitals, schools and councils require top quality IT and administrative support.

This course will give the student the requisite keyboarding, business and computer skills to successfully apply to work in any of these areas. This course also suits someone who has deferred a college place and wishes to get good computer/IT skills while taking a year out.

Career Opportunities

Certification Logos The great advantage of this course is that it is so versatile. Successful students can work in a variety of areas and so are more flexible regarding the range of posts for which they can apply. The graduate of this course is well qualified in all high level office skills.

The work experience programme gives valuable insight into the workplace and many students obtain full-time employment on the basis of their performance during the work placement. There is also progression to Higher Education Institutions.

Course Content

  • Text Production
  • Word Processing
  • Computer Applications
  • Internet
  • Desk Top Publishing
  • Reception Studies
  • Safety and Health at Work
  • Communications
  • Work Experience
  • Business Administration

Examples of Progression to Higher Education

- Full-time Courses:

  • Graduates may use their qualifications 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

Ballsbridge College logo 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

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