FETAC
Level 2 Business & Computer Studies Certificate
This is a one year Post Leaving Certificate Course
(PLC) designed for those wishing to develop a high level of competence
in business and computer skills.
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Objectives
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To prepare students for the challenge of working in a modern office
environment.
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To promote computer literacy using a range
of up to date business packages.
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Duration
One
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Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard, or
Adults (over 23) with
or without a Leaving Certificate.
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- Students interested in securing a good secretarial qualification.
- Students
wishing to enter Third Level Colleges through NCVA Higher Education
Links Scheme.
- Adults (over 23) seeking to update their qualifications
or return to employment.
- Unemployed Persons: Participants retain
benefits if over 21 and in receipt of benefits for 6 months
or more.
- Students
who have deferred their Third Level place and wish to
develop computer and office skills which may benefit them
at Third Level.
- Students who are repeating a single subject
at Leaving Certificate Level are also suit able applicants
for this
PLC.
Evaluation
of this course is by both project assessment and
examination.
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- Typewriting/Text Production.
- Audio-Typingwriting.
- Information Technology.
- Desk Top Publishing Database Methods.
- Office Procedures/Information Administration.
- Book-Keeping
Manual & Computerised.
- Business Calculations.
- Business French.
- Communications.
- Data Entry.
- Work Experience.
- Career Guidance.
- Spreadsheet Methods.
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Certification
Further Education & Training Awards Comittee (FETAC, formerally
NCVA).
Department of Education. OCR (London)
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Work Experience
Work experience is a core element of this course. Students will
be placed in a modern office to gain first-hand experience in office
procedures and secretarial skills.
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Employment Prospects
- Local Government
- Banks
- Buildings Societies
- Voluntary Hospitals
- Civil Service
- Hotels
- Health Boards Local Industry
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Highter Educational Links Scheme For Level 2 Awards
Students who
attain the relevant level 2 Certification may attain entry to
Institutes of Technology. 1000 reserved places are available under
this scheme.
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Course Fees
Kilmuckridge Vocational College charges no course fee
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Maintenance Grants
From September 1998 participants in this course will be entitled
to Maintenance Grants subject to Department regulations.
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LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE |
