Listowel Community College

Computer Studies / Business Studies Secretarial - (FETAC Level 5)

This one-year certificate course is designed to provide students with key computer and office administration skills.

Duration: 1 year
FETAC Code: BBSSX

Year 1 Course content:

• Computer Applications
• Text Production/Audio Transciption
• Word Processing
• Database and Spreadsheet Methods
• Communications
• Manual & Computerised Payroll
• French
• Manual & Computerised Bookkeeping
• Information and Administration
• Work Experience

Year 2 Course content:

• Text Production
• IT Principles
• Business Calculations
• Work Experience
• Spreadsheets Level 6
• Word Processing Level 6
• Business Management Level 6

Note: Students must complete eight modules at level 5
with a Distinction in 3 modules to be considered for a place in Year 2.

Applicants must be 17 years of age and should have passed a Leaving Certificate Course. These requirements may be waived for mature students and for people who have experience in this area.

Certification: FETAC Level 5

Further Study: Students who have successfully completed Year 2 will be eligible to be considered for a place in Year 2 of the Higher Certificate in Office Information Systems at the Institute of Technology, Tralee.

Course Fees: No tuition fees. Students may qualify for grants from their local VEC. Registration and examination fees will apply.

Employment: Successful students from the course will be fully equipped to take up positions in any modern office and other information processing fields. Students will be confident to apply for any of the following office positions: Local Authority Offices, Banks, Health Boards, Civil Service, Universities, Airlines and General Offices.