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Course Content
Students will be trained in:
Business Administration Skills 5N1610
- Types of organisations, the forms and structures of businesses and the activities of functional departments.
- The importance of the organisation’s environment and the factors internally and externally which influence the organisation’s direction and success using PEST and SWOT analysis.
- The functions of management and the use of quality systems in management and administration.
- The roles and functions of the HR department, recruitment procedures, personnel records, adhering to employment-related legislation.
- The administration of business finance, financial control procedures and insurance requirements.
- Types of meetings that take place within organisations, complete related documentation and organise and run meetings.
- Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases to carry out a range of general administrative procedures and support the organisation’s management systems.
Word Processing 5N1358
- Windows operating system, File Management and Microsoft Word
- Document creation
- Formatting and Editing Skills for use with text and documents to produce a range of professionally presented business documents
- Word processing features such as mail merge, tables, columns, objects, graphics and styles to perform tasks common in various business departments
- Participants will undergo keyboarding skills training in terms of speed, accuracy and consistently high standard of document display and style.
- Acquire a thorough working knowledge to advanced level of a word processing.
Course Work
- Assessment will comprise of assignments, skills demonstrations and examinations.
- Successful candidates will be awarded QQI level 5 Component Certificate in Business Administration Skills and Word Processing.
Duration/Start
26 April, Wednesday, 7pm – 10pm, 12 weeks
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 4, Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied, mature students with relevant work or life experience, English language proficiency if appropriate.
Fee
€525