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FETAC LEVEL 5

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a one year course which provides students with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the world of business.
Work placement is a necessay part of this course

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entrants should be of leaving certificate standard or equivalent. However those who do not possess the educational requirements but who have a particular interest or experience in this area will be considered. Mature students without formal qualifications are welcome.

COURSE CONTENT

A total of 8 modules are required for the certificate. The following modules are currently being offered.

word processing
text production
database methods
book keeping
work experience
communications
information and administration
French

FEES

A registration fee of 200 Euros is payable by all entrants to plc courses in Ireland. Those with a medical card or a maintenance grant do not have to pay this registration fee. Maintenance grants or Back to Education allowances are available for eligible students

WORK EXPERIENCE

Work experience is an integral element of this course as this is a work based programme. Participants are required to attend work experience one day every week in a relevant vocational setting.

COURSE CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of this course participants will be awarded a FETAC Level 5 certificate. Course assessment is based on a mixture of continuous assessment and examination.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

FETAC certification is a nationally recognised Award. Successful participants can apply for employment in a variety of business and administrative settings.

FURTHER EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION LINKS SCHEME

Participants can progress from this course to Institutes of Technology and to Universities via higher education links scheme on obtaining a full award.