Applied Computer Training Course (Level 5)
Overview
The Applied Computer Training Course for young parents (aged 17-25) is now updated and new subjects introduced to accommodate the needs of students, employers and third level colleges. The course content concentrates on the practical computer skills and general administration skills required to work in a modern business or office environment. Educational, career and personal guidance is a strong feature of the course and students are given all the support they need to make informed decisions regarding their future career and life choices.
The outstanding Special Features associated with this course make it possible for young parents to avail of this opportunity as they are supported both financially and practically with childcare places in our new state of the art crèche facilities on campus (depending on availability of places). In addition, further financial support is provided with a weekly attendance allowance. These financial supports do not normally affect their secondary benefits (e.g. medical card, rent allowance).
Entry Requirements
In receipt of One-Parent Family Payment
Aged 17-25 (must be 17 on or before the 1st September on the year that you are beginning the course)
Interested in developing Computer Skills
Able to commit to regular attendance
Leaving Certificate or Equivalent and/or students who have passed & completed the New Directions Course
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to sit an English test
Special Features
- Mornings Only
- Childcare Places
- Attendance Allowance
- Retention of Secondary Benefits
Educational, career and personal guidance (group and one to one sessions)
The college may assist with accommodation on St. John’s Central College campus
Course Outline
- Word Processing
- Office Procedures
- Spreadsheet Methods
- Occupational First Aid
- Database Methods
- Work Experience
- Communications
- Payroll – Manual & Computerised
Applications
The New Directions Course and the Applied Computer Training Course are run in co-operation with the City of Cork VEC – St. John’s Central College, the Department of Social and Family Affairs (DSFA) and the Cork City Partnership through the Local Employment Service (LES).
For an Application Form/Information Brochure contact St John’s Central College, your local LES Office or Job Facilitations Office-DSFA.
Duration
One Year (mornings only)
Progression
Students may also apply to a range of Higher Education Institutions through the Higher Education Links Schemes.
Certification
FETAC Level 5, Business Studies, BBSXX
