Word Processing
This QQI module is designed to enable learners to develop their word processing skills, understanding and application of word processing software and file management techniques.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
9 Weeks. Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm.
Entry Requirements
Preferred entry level and entry requirements
Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.
English Language Requirements
Learners whose first language is not English must show that they meet a certain standard of English language proficiency.
This can be proven through any one of the following methods:
- Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level B2 or higher
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Minimum overall band score of 6
- Successful completion of a qualification at an equivalent level through the medium of English
Recognition of Prior Learning
Prior learning can only be applied to gain admission to a programme and does not allow learners the opportunity to skip individual modules.
Careers / Further progression
Transfer and Progression
Information and guidance is available to all learners on potential transfer and progression pathways.
Further information
Start Date: Thursday 21st September 2023.
There will be a maximum of 10 candidates per course.
€225.
Who can apply for funding?
If you a job seeker wishing to participate in any of our Pinnacle Training courses you may be entitled to a Department of Social Welfare ‘Training Support Grant ‘ covering some or part of the course.
Funding applies to the full range of courses & programmes offered by Pinnacle Training up to QQI Level 6.
How much grant funding is available?
€1,000 annual grants are available if you’re eligible.
Am I eligible for a grant?
If you are in receipt of a Social Welfare payment, including PUP, you may be eligible for a grant to pay for your course/s at pinnacletraining.ie – up to a maximum of €1,000 per year
The Training Support Grant is designed to support access to the workplace and promote career opportunities.
Decisions on eligibility are made by individual case officers, where case officers have identified an immediate skills gap or obstacle.
More Information and how do I apply?
More information is available online at gov.ie
- Training Support Grant (www.gov.ie)
All Job Seeker applications for the Training Support Grant must be made via a case officer at your local Intreo Centre.
When your funding has been granted/approved please contact Pinnacle Training and we will book you in to the next available course.
This course will give the learner the knowledge and skill to use a word processing application to produce documents to a mailable or publishable standard.
Aim
Learners will acquire a thorough working knowledge of a word processing package, be familiar with an operating system, develop the skills of personal initiative and resourcefulness, develop good work practices in relation to the use of the computer, printer and materials and acquire the skills necessary to produce documents to a mailable or publishable standard to include: creating documents; formatting; inserting tables; creating mail merge documents and labels.
Learners who successfully complete this module will:
- Describe a typical word processing application in terms of common uses and features including – text manipulation, document formatting, graphics, tabs, tables, mail merge and label printing
- Identify frequently-used toolbar icons and related functions associated with file handling and text formatting
- Create documents applying a range of text processing features including – margins and line spacing, indenting text and paragraphs, borders and shading, numbering and bullets copying and pasting text, enhancing text
- Perform initial document configuration using page setup features to include – headers and footers, page numbering, paper size and orientation
- Use a range of proofing tools including – spell check, thesaurus, search and replace
- Apply file management facilities, including – creating files and folders, saving files in different formats, copying files and folders, renaming files, accessing file details, finding files using search facility
- Apply a range of table features including – creating tables, resizing, merging cells, inserting or deleting columns and rows, aligning text, applying borders and shading to tables and sorting table content
- Create mail merge and labels
- Use mark-up capabilities to make track changes to documents
- Produce a range of different types of documents using common word processing features including – manual text formatting, applying styles, creating tables, inserting and manipulating graphics
- Print mailable documents and labels using a range of print features, to include – print preview, single and multiple copies, printing specific pages, selecting parameters and adjusting the appearance and positioning of text and graphics
- Use a word processing application to create a file from a document template by performing all required steps including creating and storing the template, entering data, and printing and storing the file appropriately for subsequent retrieval
- Improve personal performance by using additional resources such as the help facility to solve familiar and unfamiliar word processing problems.
Assignment: 20%
Examination Practical: 80%
Award QQI Code: 5N1358.
Award Type: Component Award.
Award Level: Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Note: Protection for Enrolled Learners is not required as this course is less than 3 months in duration.
To enquire about this course please call 01 8675214 or email paula.smyth@pinnacletraining.ie