Level 5

This course aims to provide students with the necessary office skills and a thorough knowledge of computer application packages used in the office.  We endeavour to equip students with the knowledge and skills neccessary to work in a business environment or as a stepping stone to further studies in the business area. The course is aimed at those individuals who have been out of work for some time and who wish to return to the workforce and those who wish to update skills and access the latest developments in information technology in order to gain employment in the business sector.

Course Content:

• ECDL
• Communications
• Text Production
• Word Processing
• Desktop Publishing
• Reception Studies
• Payroll - Manual & Computerised
• Book-keeping - Manual & Computerised
• Computer Applications
• Information & Administration
• Work Experience

Note: The variety of subjects offered my vary slightly from year to year.

Above is a picture of some students busy at work in one of our computer laboratories.

Entry Requirements:    

• Applicants should have a Leaving Certificate standard of education  or                                     equivalent and should be over 18 years of age.  

• Participants need some previous experience with comptuers or typing.

Examinations:  

• Students may take examinations with FETAC.

• Current FETAC Examination fees:

  Component Certificate (one module)	€10
  Component Certificate (two modules)	€20
  Component Certificate (three modules)	€25
  Component Certificate (four modules)	€30
  Component Certificate (five modules or more)	€50
  Major Awards/Full Certificates	€50

Course Fees: 

• The school  charges a non-refundable registration fee of €25 per course. This will only be refunded in the event of a course not going ahead.
• Students are also charged a mimimal fee for photocopying/materials at the beginning of the school year.  Students will be informed of this fee on commencement of their courses.

Certification:

FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies - BBSSX

Grants:  

• Students may be eligible for P.L.C. grants.
• Students may apply to Co. Carlow VEC for details of financial supports available - 059-9721335 or visit www.carlowvec.ie 

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of this course can pursue careers in a number of business related areas including hotels, offices, industry, insurance and banks.

Further Studies:

Graduates who achieve the required standard may progress to further studies in Institutes of Technology through the Higher Education Links Scheme.

For further details and Application Forms contact:

Course Co-ordinator: Niamh Hickey

Phone No: 059-9721335