Office Administration
Purpose
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision providing administration services and support in a range of office administration contexts and or to progress to higher education and training.
Target Award
QQI Office Administration – 5M1997
Start Date: 09-09-2024 Hours/week: 22 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 38 weeks
NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English
Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway
Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners)
*Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
Age Requirements
Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work Experience | Work Experience (5N1356) | QQI |
| Communications Level 5 | Communications (5N0690) | QQI |
| Audio Transcription | Audio Transcription (5N1549) | QQI |
| Bookkeeping Manual And Computerised | Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised (5N1354) | QQI |
| Database Methods | Database Methods (5N0783) | QQI |
| Spreadsheet Methods | Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) | QQI |
| Text Production | Text Production (5N1422) | QQI |
| Information And Administration | Information & Administration (5N1389) | QQI |
| Reception And Frontline Office Skills | Reception & Frontline Office Skills (5N1407) | QQI |
| Word Processing | Word Processing (5N1358) | QQI |
On completion of this programme learners will have the knowledge, skills and competencies to work independently and under supervision providing administration services and support in a range of office administration contexts. Learners also have the option to progress to higher education and training.