Programmes
Offered
Excellence in the
right location
One year full-time programme Study from a range of Business and Computing
subjects. Use points, from the Higher Links Scheme, to
gain access to Third Level Courses.
Bookkeeping – Manual & Computerised
Business Administration Skills
Marketing Practice
Payroll – Manual & Computerised
Communications
Spreadsheet Methods
Database Methods
Word Processing
Desktop Publishing
Work Experience
Further information is available from our PLC Co-ordinator,
Ms. Mairéad Redmond
Contact Details
Bridgetown Vocational College
Bridgetown, Co Wexford
Phone:
(053) 913 52 57
Fax:
(053) 913 51 55
E-mail:
[email protected]
Website: www.bridgetownvocationalcollege.ie
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Post Leaving Cert Business Studies Course Prospectus
Post Leaving
Certificate Course
Bridgetown Vocational college
Bridgetown Vocational College aims to provide a holistic
educational experience meeting the diverse needs of the
community in a positive learning environment. We
encourage all students to realise their full potential and
develop a sense of self worth by promoting mutual respect,
co-operation and tolerance.
Bridgetown Vocational College
Coiste Oideachais Ghairme Beatha
Cho Loch gCarman
Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977)
This module has been designed to provide extensive
practical experience in the use of spreadsheet
Software, Microsoft Excel (2007)
Inside this prospectus:
New IT Room
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Range of subjects
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New timetable to suit
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mature students
Higher links scheme
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Detailed description of
5, 6
modules
& 7
Our PLC Business Studies Course has
always enjoyed tremendous success
but students now have even more
reasons to appreciate the facilities and
programme on
offer as they
are provided in
the major new
extension to
the College.
This course is a one-year, full time course designed to prepare
students for work in the modern office and/or pursue further
education in this area. Emphasis is placed on the use of the
most modern technology and software.
We have an excellent new Information Technology Room for
the exclusive use of our PLC students. It is equipped with the
most up-to-date high speed
computers, featuring flat screens
and employing the most modern,
top of the range software, thus
enabling our graduates to feel
thoroughly confident and competent when they leave us for the
workplace.
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Word Processing (5N1358)
This module is designed to enable learners to develop their word processing skills, their understanding
and application of word processing software and
their file management techniques.
Work Experience (5N1356)
This module involves learners preparing and planning
for work, working under direction in a specific vocational area and reviewing and evaluating that work.
The experience of work enables learners to develop
work skills, evaluate employment opportunities and
cope with changing work environments.
Over the years, we have taken great pride in an almost
100% placement rate for our graduates, in
employment, following the course. So although the
business world is recovering from the recession, and
jobs are scarcer than ever before, our reputation is
very valuable to potential employers who often consult
us upon the creation of a job opportunity.
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Database Methods (5N0783)
This module has been designed to provide practical
experience in the use of database software in typical business and other applications.
Software: Microsoft Access (2007)
Desktop Publishing (5N0785)
Provides knowledge, skills and competence to produce a range of documents containing text and
graphic images from design briefing to printing, using a Desktop Publishing (DTP) system.
Software: Microsoft Publisher (2007)
In reponse to the current
changes, throughout the
country, at FETAC level,
we have revised our
course and currently
offer the following range of subjects:

Business Administration Skills

Bookkeeping – Manual & Computerised

Communications

Database Methods
we’d be studying

Desktop Publishing
so many different
Marketing Practice (5N1400)

Marketing Practice
subjects, it’s really
Equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and
competence to operate effectively in a range of
marketing related contexts using the principles and
concepts underpinning marketing practice.

Payroll – Manual & Computerised

Spreadsheet Methods

Word Processing

Work Experience
Payroll – Manual/Computerised (5N1546)
This module provides learners with the knowledge
and skills necessary to maintain payroll records
manually and on computer in a small to medium sized
business. Software: Quickpay by Sage
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“I never realised
interesting!”
Former PLC
Student
Candidates must secure eight full modules, from the
above list, to receive the FETAC National Certificate
in Business Studies.
The course is provided on a modular basis, with
special emphasis on the core subjects.
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The first four weeks of the course
are almost entirely devoted to keyboarding, thus ensuring fluency in all
computer modules.
We like to encourage participation
from mature students and offer a
flexible timetable to coincide with Primary School hours. If
students cannot attend a full-time course, but are dedicated
and prepared to work at home it is possible to complete the
required number of modules over the year, with attendance
hours agreed, in consultation, between the students and
their teachers the beginning of the year.
We operate the “Higher Links Scheme” in this College
whereby students can gain points in order to access Third
Level Courses. In recent years an increasing number of our
graduates are pursuing further education at university level.
The full FETAC Level 5 award facilitates entry on a
competitive basis, to a range of third level institutions
nationwide. Further details are available from relevant
institutions. Successful completion of this course will
facilitate entry to Level 6 and Level 7 courses in related
areas.
The College has a dedicated, experienced and highly
qualified team of teachers, some of whom also act as
external examiners at a national level for FETAC – the
national certifying body for PLC courses in Ireland.
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Further details of each of these
modules can be found @
www.fetac.ie
Business Administration Skills (5N1610)
Delivers the knowledge, skill and competence in the
administration requirements of a range of
organisations to enable the learner to operate
effectively under supervision in a variety of
administration contexts
Bookkeeping – Manual & Computerised (5N1354)
Manual - preparation of all accounts up to Trial
Balance and bi-monthly VAT returns
Computerised - as above, using Tasbooks Software
Version 7
Communications (5N0690)
Encourages personal development through a range
of projects, assignments, video interviews and oral
presentations, together with public speaking, the
aim being to develop self-confidence and
responsibility.
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