DCFE Dun Laoghaire College of Further Education

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Student Zone

Adult Programme (mornings)

CAPE5: Cert in Computer Skills for Adults

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 mornings to facilitate adult students.

Contents

Year 1

ECDL
• Basic Concepts of Information
• File Management
• Word Processing
• PowerPoint
• Databases
• Spreadsheets
• Internet / Email

FETAC
• Word Processing
• Text Production
• Communications

Year 2
ECDL
• Advanced Word Processing

FETAC
• Spreadsheets
• Computerised Bookkeeping
• Computerised Payroll
• Desktop Publishing
• Work Experience

Opportunities/ Progression

• FETAC Links Scheme: This is a new FETAC Award and the links for this award are not defined at present. Refer to www.dlcfe.ie for updates
• Employment: Health Boards, County Councils, City Corporations, Local Authorities, Vocational Educational Committees, Public Bodies etc.

Course code: 11CAPE5
Certification

Students who successfully complete this course achieve:

Year 1
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
FETAC Component Certificates.

Year 2
ECDL Advanced Word Processing Certificate
FETAC Level 5 award Office Administration (5M1997)

Course Duration:
2 years, mornings

Entry requirments:
Leaving certificate
Leaving certifacte applied
FETAC level 4
Mature Applicants

Work experience:
It is the responsibility of the learners to secure an appropriate work experience placement

Developed in DCFE by Tom Taylor