Web Design with Information Processing Year 1
Purpose
Year 1 is an introduction to IT Skills and Business Skills including Bookkeeping for learners who wish to retrain or upskill to in an office environment. Learners will build upon the these skills in the second year with the objective to work independently (remote-working) and under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts and/or to progress to further and higher education and training.
Target Award
QQI Business Administration – 5M2468
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 |
| Computer Applications | Computer Applications (4N1112) | QQI |
| Information Technology Skills | Information Technology Skills (4N1125) | QQI |
| Bookkeeping Manual And Computerised | Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised (5N1354) | QQI |
| Business Administration | Business Administration Skills (5N1610) | QQI |
| Database Methods | Database Methods (5N0783) | QQI |
| Desktop Publishing Level 5 | Desktop Publishing (5N0785) | QQI |
| Marketing Practice | Marketing Practice (5N1400) | QQI |
| Payroll Manual And Computerised | Payroll Manual & Computerised (5N1546) | QQI |
| Spreadsheet Methods | Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) | QQI |
| Web Authoring | Web Authoring (5N1910) | QQI |
| English As A Second Language | English as a Second Language (5N1632) | QQI |
| Medical Terminology | Medical Terminology (5N2428) | QQI |
| Word Processing | Word Processing (5N1358) | QQI |
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competency to retrieve and process information, work independently and under supervision in the public and private sectors.
Local Enterprise Office sponsored “Start Your Own Businesses” are offered in the second year.
Graduates have progressed to Level 6 courses in WCFE or access WIT Diploma and Degree programmes under the Higher Links Scheme 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. Jobseekers’ Benefit will be paid for duration of the course.
Direct Provision residents with “Permission to Work” are welcome to apply.
English Language(QQI ESOL Level 4) Support classes are available.