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Legal & Courts Administration

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M1997

This course is designed to prepare students for front-line receptionist duties with a particular emphasis on a Legal environment. This course not only equips the learner with the administrative and IT skills needed to work in a modern office but also develops transversal skills which are sought after by employers today.

Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Rathmines
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime, Morning
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time morning only.

Entry Requirements

- Applicants should have Leaving Certificate or equivalent
- Mature Applicants welcome
- All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry
- Use of computer / laptop and Wi-Fi is desirable

Careers / Further progression

Education Progression
Students may progress within Rathmines College to our QQI Level 6 Advanced course in Administration. QQI Level 5 Certificate holders may also apply to a wide variety of Higher Education colleges through CAO.

Career Opportunities
Office Administration graduates are very successful in gaining employment in a range of sectors. Popular career routes include legal administration, with many graduates working in working in law firms. Skills learned through Office Administration are very versatile with many sectors in constant need of administration staff.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Start Date: 02/09/2024. End Date: 30/05/2025.

The SUSI Grant Scheme is for qualifying Further Education students and operates through The Department of Education and Skills. www.susi.ie

This course is designed to prepare students for front-line receptionist duties with a particular emphasis on a Legal environment. This course not only equips the learner with the administrative and IT skills needed to work in a modern office but also develops transversal skills which are sought after by employers today. In addition, the Legal Practice and Procedures module provides the learner with an overview of the Irish legal system and provides the learner with the language, skills and knowledge to work in a legal environment.

Course Modules:
Legal Practice & Procedure
Information & Administration
Text Production
Word Processing
Audio Transcription
Digital Marketing
Spreadsheet Methods
Communications
Work Experience
Maths (Optional)
European Language (Optional)

Work Experience
Work experience is an essential part of all our programmes. The College assists students in finding suitable work placements and monitors and assesses their performance in the work place.

5M1997 - Office Administration

Award: QQI Level 5 Award Office Administration 5M1997.

Rathmines College,
Town Hall, 200 Rathmines Rd Lower,
Rathmines,
Dublin, D06 A215
Ireland.
Tel: 01 497 5334
Email: info@rc.cdetb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Rathmines
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime, Morning
Apply to:
Course provider