Office Administration (QQI Level 5)
Office Administration (QQI Level 5) - Full Time / Part Time
Programme Aim
The purpose of this full time/part time course is to enable the learner to develop the relevant knowledge skill and competence to use a range of skills and tools, under direction and with limited autonomy, in familiar situations. It enables the learner to participate in and contribute to modern society, to pursue a range of employment opportunities or to progress to further education or training. On successful completion of this course the learner will be a able to pursue a range of employment opportunities or progress to further education and training.
Three streams are offered: Office Administrator, Payroll Assistant, Manual and Computerised, Sage Micro Pay, Bookkeeping and Accounts Assistant, Manual and Computerised, Sage Line 50 Software Package.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants will be expected to a Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard education.
- Certification in IT Skills Level 4
- Included in the admission process is an interview followed by an online assessment in Mathematics and English.
- All applicants are subject to an interview.
Full Time Course Content*
Title | Award | Awarding Body |
---|---|---|
Information & Administration | Level 5 - Information & Administration | QQI |
Text Production | Level 5 - Text Production | QQI |
Word Processing | Level 5 - Word Processing | QQI |
Communications | Level 5 - Communications | QQI |
Work Experience | Level 5 - Work Experience | QQI |
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised | Level 5 - Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised | QQI |
Business Administration | Level 5 - Business Administration | QQI |
Payroll Manual & Computerised | Level 5 - Payroll Manual & Computerised | QQI |
Marketing Practice | Level 5 - Marketing Practice | QQI |
Spreadsheet Methods | Level 5 - Spreadsheet Methods | QQI |
GDPR | Level 5 - GDPR | QQI |
*Subject to change*
Part Time Course Content*
Title | Award | Awarding Body |
---|---|---|
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised | Level 5 - Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised | QQI |
Communications | Level 5 - Communications | QQI |
Work Experience | Level 5 - Work Experience | QQI |
Information and Administration | Level 5 - Information and Administration | QQI |
GDPR | Level 5 - GDPR | QQI |
*Subject to change*
Course Duration
This course is available Full Time (VTOS) and Part Time (BTEI)
FULL TIME (VTOS Programme): 5 days a week, over 1 year
*Students must be eligible under the (VTOS) Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme – see study options page for more information.
PART TIME (BTEI Programme): 2 – 3 mornings per week, over 2 years
*Students must be eligible under the (BTEI) Back to Education Initiative – see study options page for more information.
Progression
Students who successfully complete this course may apply to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Educations Links Scheme or take up employment in administration.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may be able to secure employment in Office Administration.
FEE
This course is offered free to learners.
*Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board reserves the right to refuse course admission and/or completion.
Qualifications
Office Administration (QQI Level 5)
Venue
Portarlington FETC
Bracklone Street
Portarlington
County Laois
Start Date September 2022
End Date June 2023
Facilities
- Study Room
- Free Parking
- Disabled Parking
- Canteen
Contact
Margaret Morrin
Email:
mmorrin@loetb.ie
Phone
(057) 8623161
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Testimonials
Read what our past students have to say about their experience with Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre
After successfully completing the first year of course I was lucky enough to get work experience, as an Accounts Assistant.”

