Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with a high level of proficiency in administrative, business and computer skills. They gain the knowledge to co-ordinate an organisation administrative activity efficiently and to store, retrieve and integrate information. Students are exposed to modern office technology and acquire skills in communications, customer relations and team working.

• Text Production
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Database
• Audio Transcription
• Book Keeping – Manual and Computerised
• Payroll – Manual and Computerised
• Communications
• Customer Services
• Work Experience
• Legal Studies – Medical Studies

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants are employed in organisations ranging from education and healthcare to government and retail trade. Many successful students progress to third level institutions through the Higher Links Scheme.

Students who successfully complete this course achieve a FETAC Level 5 Award in Business Studies (BBSXX).