Office Administration and Technology

QQI Level 5

Course Code

Major Award Code

5M1997

About This Course

Successful organisations, in both the private and public sector, depend on skilled and experienced office personnel. This comprehensive course equips students with the essential digital and administrative skills for today’s workplace. Students will master Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, and PowerPoint, as well as Sage for bookkeeping. A key component of the course is the Work Experience module, offering students practical, real-world office experience. Along the way, students develop crucial soft skills in communication, organisation, time management, and productivity—everything top employers look for.

Modules

Course Content

Text Production
Word Processing
Information and Administration
Work Experience
Spreadsheet Methods (Excel)
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised
Database Methods (Access)
Reception and Frontline Office Skills
Insurance and Banking Studies
Communications

Progression

At Cavan Institute:
Graduates of this Business Studies (Year 1) course may progress to the QQI 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 Business Studies(Year 1) course 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).

Some examples as of 2023:

Dundalk Institute of Technology
Level 8 Business Studies DK816
Level 7 Business and Technology DK711

UCD (NUI)
Level 8 Humanities DN530

Maynooth University
Level 8 MH101 Arts

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.

Course Fees

At Cavan Institute, we believe that quality education should be within everyone's reach. That's why all our courses have a single, affordable fee of just €200 in total. No hidden costs, no complex fee structures. Just straightforward, accessible learning to help you achieve your goals. We're proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that sets us apart from other colleges with high fees.

Do you have a Medical Card? Your medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, resulting in a reduced fee of €150.