Tralee Community College

Secretarial Studies - Medical/Legal - BBSSX


  Courses 2011-2012


Duration: One Year
  
Awarding Body: FETAC
Course Code: BBSSX (Level 5)/Component Cert (Level 6)
Progression: Higher Education Links Scheme
(Various Institutes of Technologies and some Universities)
Application: Mail To: Tralee Community College,
               Clash, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Online: http://www.traleecc.com
Phone: +353 (0) 66 7121741
Maintenance Grant: Applications To:
Kerry Education Service, Riverside House,
Dan Spring Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry
(or to your local VEC office).

Introduction:

This one-year full time course offers the student training in general office administration and technology and will also provide particular preparation for work in the office of a medical or legal practitioner.

Course Content:

Level 5
  • Information and Administration
  • Text Production and Touch Typing
  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheet Methods
  • Database Methods
  • Bookkeeping (Manual and Computerised)
  • Business Law
  • Work Experience
  • Communications
  • Medical Terms
    		•  Level 6
  • Advanced Word Processing
  • Advanced Spreadsheets
  • Business Management
    		•

    Progression to Higher Level:

    IT Tralee reserve a number of places for graduates of this course who successfully complete the three Level 6 modules giving the student an opportunity to transfer directly into Year 2 of Office Information Systems.

    Progression to a variety of third level courses through The Higher Education Links System.

    Entry Requirements:

    Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Mature Students are also welcome to apply. Places are limited and will be allocated on the basis of results, aptitude tests and interview.

    Career Opportunities:

    This course provides participants with the necessary skills to work as a Clerical Officer or Medical Secretary in a variety of medical settings e.g. Health Centres, Hospitals, Private GP Practices, Dental Surgeries etc. Graduates may also find employment in the legal field, e.g. in the offices of Solicitors and other legal professionals. In addition, this course prepares the participant for work in any general office setting.

    Work Experience:

    Office based work experience will form an important part of this course. This provides an opportunity to use skills acquired on the course in a practical setting and enables the participant to form links with local industry. Many past graduates have found employment through this experience.

    Course Fees:

    Fee of €150 applies on registration.

    Certification:

    Students who complete the course successfully qualify for:

    • A FETAC award in Business and Secretarial Studies – BBSSX
    • A Level 6 Recognition of Achievement Certificate
    • A College Certificate
    *   Level 6 will be offered subject to demand

    Enquiries and Applications:

    For enquiries and applications please refer to contact methods above or click "Apply Now" on various parts of this web page.
    Phone: +353 (0)66 7121741 E-mail: tccoffice@eircom.net Fax: +353 (0)66 7129200