Desmond College of Further Education
Post Leaving Certificate
Further Education Programme
F.E.T.A.C. Level 5
Business Studies Secretarial
Information Processing
Business Studies Administration
Introduction
These courses have been designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a successful career in the highly competitive secretarial, administrative and
business field of today.
Students will receive practical training essential for employment in the modern office and business environment. In addition, students will be given the opportunity to work with external employers. This training encourages the development of qualities such as initiative, enterprise, confidence building, good dress sense and deportment, teamwork and general personal development.
Entry Requirements
Students should be of Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard of education. We welcome
mature students and flexible arrangements
are available if required.
V.T.O.S.
V.TO.S. candidates who are unemployed or signing on for credits for at least six months and are over twenty one years of age can also apply.
PLC Maintenance Grant
Further details are available from the Co. Limerick V.E.C.
Employment Opportunities
State organisations. Public companies,
private sector, banks, international and multi-national companies, financial
institutions are among the many
employment opportunities, which may
arise for successful students.
Assessment
A variety of assessment techniques are used including assignments, projects, portfolios of coursework, practical tests, oral and
written examinations. Such assessment is based on internationally accepted standards. Candidates who successfully reach the
required standard will be awarded the
F.E.T.AC. Level 5 Certificate.
Business Studies Secretarial
Text Production
Word Processing
Computerised Accounts
Information Technology Skills
Computer Applications
Information/ Administration
Database Methods
Work Experience
Communications
Information Processing
Spreadsheet Methods
Communications
Database Methods
Computerised Accounts
Word Processing
Marketing Practise
Statistics
Work Experience
Business Administration
Business Studies Administration
Database Methods
Business Administration
Computerised Accounts
Computer Applications
Information Technology Skills
Computerised Payroll
Text Production
Work Experience
Communications
Early application is advisable as places are limited.
Further enquiries to:
Desmond College.
Tel. 069-62205
Fax. 069-61285
Email: info@desmondcollege.ie
Website: www.desmondcollege.ie
Useful links: Student Support Services including information on PLC Grants
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