Reception & Office Administration
Course Aim: The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts and/or to progress to further and higher education and training.
| 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
Part-time: 2 years (2 days per week, 4 components each year).
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate /Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4. Mature students with relevant life or work experience. All candidates will be interviewed individually.
Careers / Further progression
Employability Statement
The successful completion of the QQI Level 5 Major Award in Business Administration will enable applicants to work under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts.
Further information
ALL students (with the exception of VTOS/Traineeship students) are required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure course place. Other fees may apply depending on the course you choose and your financial situation.
A detailed breakdown of fees will be given to students at interview stage. Non EU / EAA Citizens are charged fees as set by the Dept. of Education & Skills – details available from the college.
Early School Leavers, students on Low Incomes, Medical Card Holders/Social Protection recipients may avail of variety of fee exemptions/ financial supports while studying at the college. See below:
PLC / SUSI Grant
Full time PLC students with low income may qualify for grant (www.susi.ie)
Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
Full time PLC students in receipt of a Social Protection payment may be eligible for BTEA – to apply contact your local Intreo Office (www.welfare.ie)
Traineeship / VTOS
Students applying for courses run under Traineeship / VTOS will be given an eligibility form specificc to their course from the college which Intreo will then complete. TO QUALIFY FOR PLACE ON A VTOS/TRAINEESHIP COURSE YOU MUST BE OVER 21, LONG TERM UNEMPLOYED & SOCIAL PROTECTION RECIPIENT / DEPENDANT SPOUSE. THESE COURSES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.
Back to Education Initiative (BTEI)
Our part time courses are run under the BTEI, course fee exemptions may be available to unemployed early school leavers/Medical Card holders/Social Protection recipients.
Childcare Support
Childcare assistance may be available to eligible students under the TEC programme, for further information go to www. southdublinchildcare.ie
Full time PLC students with low income may qualify for grant (www.susi.ie)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1. Online applications only. Apply through the college website www.collinstownpark.ie
Your will need your PPS number, email address and mobile number to apply. Late applicants (received after May) will be placed on a waiting list and may be called for interview if course places available.
Step 2. Interview
Applicants will be called for interview in the school.
Step 3. Offers
Successful applicants will receive offer and are required to pay non-refundable deposit to accept the offer.
Step 4. Registration Day
Registration Day will be held late Aug / early Sept. All fees and charges must be paid on or by this day.
Commencement dates will be issued at Registration.
WHY DO THIS COURSE IN CPCC?
• Expert teachers with excellent facilities, software and equipment
• Practical skills- based approach
• Part-time course allows learners to work towards a Major award over two years
• Graduates from the course have found employment in the public and private sector in small to medium enterprises and larger organisations
• Graduates of this course have progressed to study for professional qualifications eg Accountant/Accounting Technician and to Business Studies degree programmes in IT Tallaght, DIT or NUIM Maynooth
Course Content
Mandatory Components
Business Administration (5N1610)
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised (5N1354)
Work Processing (5N1358)
Communications (5N0690)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Reception and Frontline Office Skills (5N1407)
Elective Components
Two components from the following list will be selected by the college subject to availability
Payroll Manual and Computerised (5N1546)
Information Technology Skills (4N1125)
Computer Applications (4N1112)
Work Experience:
All students will complete a work experience placement as part of the course.
5M2468 - Business Administration
Certification
QQI Level 5 Major Award in Business Administration (5M2468)
Collinstown Park
Community College
Rowlagh, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, D22 X458
Tel: (01) 457 2300
Tel: (01) 457 2300
Email: averilwhelan@collinstownpark.ie / fet@collinstownpark.ie
www.collinstownpark.ie