Course Description

This course is designed for mature students who wish to certify their computer skills to an internationally recognised standard. It provides the necessary qualifications for entry and re-entry to the workforce. The course runs in the morning to facilitate adult students. Graduates have the option of continuing to second year to further develop their skills.

Year 1
ECDL Core Level
Basic Concepts of Information
File Management
Word Processing
PowerPoint
Databases
Spreadsheets
Internet / Email

FETAC Modules Level 5
Word Processing
Text Production
Communications

Year 2
ECDL Advanced
Word Processing

FETAC Modules Level 5
Database Methods
Computerised Bookkeeping
Computerised Payroll
Desktop Publishing
Work Experience

Graduates possess the necessary skills to secure employment in a wide range of settings such as: computer-based offices, financial services, professional practices and state & semi-state organisations. They can also progress to third level through the Higher Links Scheme.

Students who successfully complete this course achieve the following awards:

Year 1
ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
FETAC Modules

Year 2
ECDL Advanced Word
FETAC Level 5 Award in Business Studies (BBSXX)

IADT: Business and Arts Management (DL242)
DIT: Marketing (DT303)
DIT: Auctioneering Valuation and Estate Agency Degree (DT104)
NCI: Accounting and HRM (NC001)
NCI: Business in Industrial Relations/HRM (NC101)
NCI: Business (NC103)