Level 6 - Word Processing
The programme is designed to enable the learner to gain a detailed in-depth knowledge of the most commonly used word processing software. This truly comprehensive training will develop your skills to an advanced level, enabling you to utilise the functionality of this web processing application to fully support your business and personal requirements, and you will achieve the standards required to gain a FETAC credit at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
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Programme Aims
Learners who successfully complete this module will:
- - Acquire an in-depth working knowledge of word processing software
- - Develop advanced document management techniques
- - Develop the skills of persona l initiative and resourcefulness
- - Develop good work practices in relation to the use of the computer, printer and materials.
Programme Content
The programme is delivered in five units as follows:
- - Unit 1 - Application Management
- - Unit 2 - Document Management
- - Unit 3 - Macros, Templates and Forms
- - Unit 4 - Layout, Tables and Graphics
- - Unit 5 - Mail Merge
Programme Duration
This programme comprises a minimum of 110 hours of learning, of which a minimum of 36 hours will be tutor led and the remainder will be learner centred learning. These 36 hours of tutor led training will be delivered over a period of six days or 12 evenings.
Programme Certification
On successful completion of the programme, learners will receive the FETAC Level 6 Minor Award, B30032 - Word Processing.
Learner Assessment
To achieve certification learners will complete the following assessments:
- - Cllection of Work - 100% of overall mark
(This collection will include a range of work demonstrating attainment of advanced word processing skills)
Learner Progression
B30032 - Word Processing is a component of:
- - BALBX - FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Applied Languages and Business
- - BAXXX - FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Administration
- - BBMSX - FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business
- - BBMXX - FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business Management
- - DTXXX - FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Travel and Tourism
Learners who successfully complete the programme may use the associated credits towards these awards
Certain Higher Education Institutions reserve a quota of places on specific programmes for applicants who have attained any FETAC Levels 5 or 6 awards. In 2010, a total of 408 such awards were listed on the Central Applications Office website (www.cao.ie).
Certain programmes of higher education identify specific FETAC Modules as part of their entry requirements, e.g. learners with BAXXX - FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Administration or BALBX - FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Applied Languages and Business may apply to the American College Dublin for access to the Honours Bachelor's Degrees (Level 8) in International Business or Accounting and Finance. They may also apply to NUI Maynooth for access to the Honours Bachelor's Degrees (Level 8) in Finance and Economics, Finance and Accounting, Business and Management, Business and Accounting or International Finance and Economics.
Entry Requirements
To access the programme, learners should possess a FETAC Level 5 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications. Applicants who do not have these formal educational qualifications may apply for access to the programme based on their relevant life and work experience, achievement and learning.