Further Education
2025-2026

Further Education 2025-2026

Office Administration - Secretarial 5M1997

This one-year Office Administration course provides comprehensive training in contemporary office skills, equipping you with a thorough understanding of the latest business equipment and procedures. This course offers comprehensive training in modern office skills, providing students with a full working knowledge of the latest business equipment and procedures. It is designed to equip learners with practical skills and competencies that align with current labor market demands, ensuring they are well-prepared for the dynamic and competitive professional environment. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

Course Content
  • Information & Administration 5N1389

  • Text Production 5N1422

  • Word Processing 5N1358

  • Work Experience 5N1356

  • Communications 5N0690

  • Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised 5N1354

  • Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977

  • Data Entry 4N1113

  • Computer Application 4N1112

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Office Administration (5M1997)

entry Requirements
  • Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.

  • Mature applicants welcome

  • Pre-entry guidance meeting

Fees

Student Contribution: €175

QQI Exam Fee €50

Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.

Progression

Graduates of this course can apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to pursue higher and advanced certificate or degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities, and Universities. The number of places available may be limited. Applicants should verify specific linked awards and eligibility criteria with the respective Higher Education Institution.

Career Opportunities include: Graduates who successfully complete this course may gain employment in modern offices as a Secretary, Receptionist, Typist, Personal Assistant (PA) or Office Administrator

3rd Level Progression Examples:

Atlantic Technological Institute

  • Business information System

  • Commerence (global Experience)-Math's Req

  • Law and Business-Math's Req

  • Law (BCL)

  • Law (BCL And Human Rights

  • Law And Taxation - Math's Req

  • Business Studies in International Hotel Management

  • Business (Level 6)

  • Marketing and Sales

  • Finance

For more information on third level progression links, visit:

Adult and Part-Time Education

Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.

Erasmus+

Students may be awarded the opportunity to participate in a 2 or 3 week fully funded European work placement as part of this course.

Please Note

GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

For more Information

https://apply.gti.ie/ajax