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FETAC
FETAC (formally NCVA) stands for the Futher Education and Training Awards Council and it certifies a wide range of courses in the Further Education sector in Ireland.  FETAC lay down module objectives and monitor the assessment of students at recognised FETAC centres.  

Certification is offered at a range of levels (Foundation, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3).  Students can take FETAC certification on a modular basis. Level 2 certification generally prepares students directly for employment.  Foundation and Level 1 modules give people the opportunity to progress to more advanced certification.  Level 3 certification is available in a limited range of specialised areas (International Telesercices, IT, Greenkeeping).

Information Processing - Business Studes - E Business
Completing 8 modules lead to a full award in either of the above areas depending on the combination of modules taken.

Click here for module assignments/Briefs

Modules on offer as part of the VTOS programme at KIFET

Module

Description

Tutor

Database Methods Computerised filing B Eastwood
Spreadsheet Methods Numerical analysis C Mullane
Information & Commmunications Systems Basics of computers and terminology B Eastwood
Word Processing Text manipulation B Eastwood
Business Calculations Practical application of numeracy in everyday business situations R Kelly
Bookkeeping-Manual and Computerised Practical Bookkeeping skills B Eastwood
Communications Practical English as used in everyday business situations C Mullane
Customer Service How to put the customer first C Mullane
Work Placement  Minimum 10 day placement in a work environment  B McElduff
The Internet Introduction to the internet, e mail and web page design C Mullane
Web Authoring Designing a web page and uploading it onto the Internet C Mullane
E Business Studies Analysis of doing business over the web C Mullane
Desktop Publishing Producing brochures and other documents C Mullane

 


Module Briefs 
Click on any module name to see what must be done to gain certification in that particular module.

Database Methods - Spreadsheet Methods - Communications - E Business Studies - Desktop Publishing - Web Authoring - The Internet - Business Calculations - Computer Architecture & Systems - Customer Service - Work Experience

Course Material (for students of the Centre only)

The lessons area of this site contains course handouts and other material of use to students.  

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If you wish to enquire about our courses please contacts us.  Full details on our home page.

 


Visit the FETAC web site by clicking here:  www.fetac.ie

Visit the NCVA web site by clicking here: www.ncva.ie (Provides full details on all FETAC/NCVA modules)


Level 1-Information Technology (or ECDL)