Fulltime Classroom Business and administration and law

Web Design with Information Processing Year 1

Purpose
Year 1 is an introduction to Information Technology and Computer Application Skills including QQI Level 4 Web Design. QQI Level 4 Bookkeeping and QQI Level 5 Business Administration are also taught. The programme content in year one is suitable for learners who wish to retrain or upskill for employment in an office environment.

Learners will build upon the these skills in the second year with the objective to work independently (remote-working) and under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts and/or to progress to further and higher education and training.

Graduates will be able to operate both a manual and computerised book keeping and payroll system within an organisation. SAGE Accounts Software – the industrial standard software used by small businesses- is taught.

Graduates also have the option to progress to further education and training e.g. Accounting Technician and under the Higher Links Scheme with SETU, graduates can also progress to a range of degree programmes in Business, IT and Accountancy.

Target Award

QQI Business Administration – 5M2468

Start Date: 15-09-2025 Hours/week: 22 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 37 weeks

Timetable

Day Mornings Afternoons Evenings
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Education Requirements
NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English
Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway
Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners)
*Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.

Age Requirements
Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)


Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.


Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Module Award Body
Work Experience Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Communications Level 5 Communications (5N0690) QQI
Computer Applications Computer Applications (4N1112) QQI
Information Technology Skills Information Technology Skills (4N1125) QQI
Bookkeeping Manual And Computerised Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised (5N1354) QQI
Business Administration Business Administration Skills (5N1610) QQI
Database Methods Database Methods (5N0783) QQI
Marketing Practice Marketing Practice (5N1400) QQI
Payroll Manual And Computerised Payroll Manual & Computerised (5N1546) QQI
Spreadsheet Methods Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) QQI
Web Authoring Web Authoring (5N1910) QQI
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology (5N2428) QQI
Word Processing Word Processing (6N4977) QQI
Learning Objectives
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competency to retrieve and process information, work independently and under supervision in the public and private sectors.
The Local Enterprise Office sponsors “Start Your Own Business” and Digital Media workshops in the second year.
Our graduates have progressed to Accounting Technician Apprenticeships or under the Higher Links Scheme have progressed to SETU Diploma and Degree programmes e.g. BSC (H) in Applied Computing; Bachelor of Business (H); BA (H) in Marketing & Digital Media and BSc in Software Systems Development.
Applicants must be 21 years of age or under and in receipt of an eligible Social Protection Payment. Jobseekers’ Benefit will be paid for duration of the course.
Direct Provision residents with “Permission to Work” are welcome to apply.

Provider

Waterford VTOS


Location

Durands Court, Parnell St , Waterford


Facilities

  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Full Canteen

Contact Details

Course Contact:
Helena Finlay

Email:
helenafinlay@wwetb.ie

Phone:
051 852803