ICT Skills with Web Design Year 1
Programme Aim
ICT Skills Year 1 is an introduction to Information Technology and Computer Application Skills including QQI Level Web Design. QQI Level 4 Bookkeeping. QQI Level 4 Desktop Publishing and QQI Level 5 Business Administration modules are also taught.
The programme content in year one is suitable for learners who wish to retrain or upskill for employment in an office environment. QQI Level 4 ICT Skills 4M8055 accreditation is offered at the end of the first year. The Level 4 ICT Skills Award allows learners to access a range of QQI Level 5 programmes in FET.
In the second year of the programme, the learner will built upon their ICT and Business skills to achieve a QQI Level 5 Business Administration or Information Processing Award. Graduates will be qualified to do a rang of office/administrative duties and to operate both a manual and compueterised bookkeeping and payroll system within an organisation. SAGE Accounts Software – the industrial standard software used by small businesses is taught.
Graduates also have the option to progress to further education and training e.g. Accounting Technician and under the Higher Links Scheme with SETU. Graduates can also progress to a range of degree programmes in Business, IT and Accountancy.
Target Award
QQI Information & Communications Technology Skills – 4M0855
Start Date: 14-09-2026 Hours/week: 22 Hrs 00 Mins
Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are required.
Age Requirements
Please see course details for minimum age requirements
Please refer to Programme Descriptor for Programme Aims and Objectives
Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeping And Accounts | Bookkeeping & Accounts (4N2267) | QQI |
| Career Planning | Career Planning (4N1109) | QQI |
| English And Communications Level 4 | Communications (4N0689) | QQI |
| Computer Applications | Computer Applications (4N1112) | QQI |
| Information Technology Skills | Information Technology Skills (4N1125) | QQI |
| Mathematics | Mathematics (4N1987) | QQI |
| Web Design | Web Design (4N1122) | QQI |
| Desktop Publishing | Desktop Publishing (4N1854) | QQI |
| English As A Second Language | English as a Second Language (4N1180) | QQI |
| Data Entry | Data Entry (4N1113) | QQI |
| Communications 5N0690 | Communications (5N0690) | QQI |
| Business Administration | Business Administration Skills (5N1610) | QQI |
Learners may also access a range of QQI Level 5 programmes in FET.
The Local Enterprise Office sponsors “Strt Your Own Business” and Digital Media workshops in the second year.
Our graduates who have completed the 2 year Information Technology & Business Administration programme have progressed to Accounting Technician Apprenticeships or, under the Higher Links Scheme have progressed to SETU Diploma and Degree programmes e.g. BSc (H) in Applied Computing; Bachelor of Business (H);BA (H) in Marketing & Digital Media and BSc in Software Systems Development.
Applicants must be 21 years of age or under and in receipt of an eligible Social Protection Payment for 6 months or more.