Office Administration and Technology

5M1997

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.

Career Opportunities

This course in Office Administration and Technology equips students with the qualifications and skills for employment in office administration. The specialist modules enhance employment opportunities to work as a receptionist or front office specialist.

Progression

At Cavan Institute:

Graduates of this course in Office Administration and Technology may progress to the level 6 Certificate in Administration and IT for Business or the level 6 Business Studies (Year 2) course, both available at Cavan Institute.

Elsewhere:

Graduates of this course in Office Administration and Technology are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).

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Course Fees

€200

Course Content

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Office Administration

Information and Administration
Insurance and Banking Studies
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised
Text Production
Work Experience
Medical Terminology
Word Processing
Communications
Database Methods
Spreadsheet Methods
Reception and Frontline Office Skills
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About This Course

Successful businesses depend on skilled and experienced office personnel. The Office Administration and Technology course equips students with competencies in Microsoft Word, spreadsheets using Excel, database using Access, emails with Outlook, OneDrive, Teams and PowerPoint, as well as Sage for Bookkeeping. A crucial part of the course is the Work Experience module, which ensures students gain valuable work experience in an office environment. In addition, students acquire vital administrative, communications, organisational and time management skills all of which are central to the successful productivity and efficiency of the modern office.

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