Office Administration with Reception Skills
This is an intensive one year QQI Level 5 certificate course, which will provide learners with a broad range of business and technical skills incorporating all aspects of modern office technology.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or over 18.
- No requirements for over 23s.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects:
Commercial Business
Hospitality Industry
Corporate Settings
Legal and Medical Offices
Government Agencies
Personal Assistant
Higher Education Progression
Waterford Institute of Technology:
- Higher Certificate in Business Level 6
- Bachelor of Business Level 8
The QQI Level 5 Award facilitates entry to third level courses using the CAO application process. Learners have the potential to earn up to a maximum of 390 CAO points that can be used towards certain Degree Courses (restrictions apply).
Further information
Commencement 7th September 2023
Registration 6th September 2023
Fees/Charges €250
Courses at Enniscorthy Community College of Further Education are funded largely by the European Social Fund. Tuition costs are covered for Irish and EU citizens undertaking PLC courses. However, all learners are required to pay the following:
1. There is a materials fee for each course and this varies but the exact cost is in the individual course details. The cost of each course is clearly outlined on the website for each course.
2. A QQI Exam fee of €50. All learners who are holders of a medical card, on VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) or BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) are exempt from paying this charge. The costs for sitting the ATI exams are considerably higher and cost €300 in Year 1.
3. The government levy no longer applies.
4. There is an additional cost for additional exams in courses like Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing/Barbering. It is important for all learners to note that all fees must be paid prior to sitting exams at the end of the academic year.
It is important for all learners to note that all fees must be paid prior to sitting exams at the end of the academic year.
Full information on these schemes is available from www.welfare.ie and www.studentfinance.ie, www.susi.ie
Learners can complete the application form on-line or complete and return a hard copy of the application form.
Payment of fees and additional charges to be completed by the end of October.
Closing Date for receipt of applications is the 31st August each year. Applications received after this date will only be processed subject to places being available on your chosen course and is dependent on amount of coursework covered.
It is designed for learners at entry level and those wishing to up-skill and re-enter the workforce. This course is developed to enable learners to progress directly into employment in a business environment.
Programme of Study:
Information & Administration 5N1389
Text Production 5N1422
Word Processing 5N1358
Database Methods 5N0783
Reception and Frontline Office Skills 5N1407
Audio Transcription 5N1549
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
Customer Services 5N0972
(Components are subject to change).
5M1997 - Office Administration.
Certification: QQI Level 5 in Office Administration 5M1997.
Mary Nolan
Tel: 053 9236969
email: eccfe@wwetb.ie
www.enniscorthyccfe.ie/