2019/20 PLC Courses at BCS

Post Leaving Certificate Level 5 Business Studies Award 5M2102

A Stepping Stone to 3^rd level or full-time employment

Ballyhaunis Community School has been a provider of high-quality Post Leaving Certificate/Adult Education training for over forty years.  Hundreds of students have taken the opportunity to upskill or reskill and move forward into further education/higher education or the workplace.  Many have completed the training in one year and others over two years as the course caters for the flexible needs of modern life.

1. It is a stepping stone to third level education, further training or employment.
2. Up to 390 CAO points can be achieved.
3. The training provides practical computer skills which are so vital in today’s world.

Past students have stated that the training unlocked opportunities they thought would never exist for them.  So, if you are interested in developing new skills or honing your existing skills why not join us and sample the options available.  All computer training is practical/hands on using the latest version of Microsoft Office software.

Attendees are also offered the opportunity to complete the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) which adds further competence to your job application.  Students can choose from a broad range of modules at standard and advanced levels.  Further information on the options can be accessed on www.ecdl.ie

The modules options and an outline of the content for the Post Leaving Certificate Business Studies Award are as follows:

Business Administration Skills, Communications, Database Methods, Desktop Publishing, Digital Presentation Skills, Marketing Practice, Spreadsheet Methods, Text Production, The Internet, Word Processing, Work Experience

Business Administration Skills – Module Code 5N1610

1. Objectives of the Programme Module

• To enable the learner to develop an understanding of organisation types and structures
• To facilitate the learner to appreciate the impact of the internal and external factors which affect a business organisation
• To enable the learner to appreciate the functions of management including human resources within a business organisation
• To facilitate the learner to learn about meetings and produce associated documentation
• To enable the learner to process business documents (in relation to sales, purchases, stock control, insurance and human resources)

• To enable the learner to understand the financial aspects of a business
• To facilitate the learner to use a range of hardware and software associated with business administration
• To assist the learner in developing the academic and vocational language, literacy and numeracy skills related to Business Administration through the medium of the indicative content
• To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning

Communications – Module Code 5N0690

2. Objectives of the Programme Module

•  To facilitate the learner to acquire communications skills relevant to vocational, personal and interpersonal development
• To assist the learner to explore the use of modern information and communications technology (ICT), in personal and vocational life.
• To enable the learner to develop an awareness of the essential role played by communications and relevant legislation in human interaction.
• To assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational language, literacy and/or numeracy skills related to Communications through the medium of the indicative content
• To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning.

Database Methods – Module Code 5N0783

3. Objectives of the Programme Module

•  To facilitate the learner to develop an understanding of databases and their range of applications
• To facilitate the learner to develop the skills to create databases from design specifications
• To enable the learner utilise a wide range of database functions in order to manipulate, retrieve and output information
• To assist the learner to develop skills to design and implement a database
• To enable the learner to create a database according to a given brief, under time constraint
• To assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational language, literacy and numeracy skills related to Database Methods through the medium of the indicative content
• To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning.

Desktop Publishing – Module Code 5N0785

4. Objectives of the Programme Module

•  To facilitate the learner to appreciate the impact of the print medium in our lives
• To assist the learner to develop creativity and visual awareness
• To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning
• To assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational language, literacy and numeracy skills related to Desktop Publishing[5N0785] through the medium of the indicative content
• To assist the learner to develop a knowledge of the complete desktop publishing process incorporating briefing, concept, design and production

• To enable the learner to analyse critically the layout of printed publications from the points of view of design, style and harmony

• To assist the learner to acquire basic technological skills and key crafts to process text and graphic images on an electronic page and reproduce them as a printed page

Digital Presentation Skills – Module Code 5N15767 (Pending Approval)

5. Objectives of the Programme Module

•  To develop a fundamental understanding of presentation concepts and their range of application.  Gain the knowledge of material and venue requirements and the implications of presenting to different target groups.
• To examine the different methods of researching a topic and to develop an understanding of effective presentation delivery with appropriate body language, eye contact and voice projection.
• To explore presentation software commonly used in business and other activities, and demonstrate initiative in responding to presentation assessments.

• To create an awareness and understanding of a wide range of presentation functions in order to manipulate, retrieve and output information.
• To enable the learner to create a presentation according to a given brief, under time constraint and to have an ability to critically analyse other presentations.
• To assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational language, literacy and numeracy skills related to Digital Presentations through the medium of the indicative content.
• To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning.

Marketing Practice Module Code 5N1400,

6. Objectives of the Programme Module

• To facilitate the learner to understand the principles and practice of marketing
• To facilitate the learner to understand the functions of a marketing department
• To facilitate the learner to understand the role of marketing in everyday life
• To facilitate the learner to understand the role of marketing in organisations
• To facilitate the learner to acquire the knowledge to work effectively as a marketing assistant
• To facilitate the learner in developing a marketing plan for a specific product or service
• To facilitate the learner in understanding the role of Market Research and research methods.
• To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning

Spreadsheet Methods Module Code 5N1977,

7. Objectives of the Programme Module

•  To develop a fundamental understanding of spreadsheet concepts and their range of application.  Gain extensive practical experience in spreadsheet design and implementation.
• To explore spreadsheet software commonly used in business and other activities, and demonstrate initiative in responding to spreadsheet assessments.

• To create an awareness and understanding of uses/functions of macros.
• To assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational language, literacy and numeracy skills related to Spreadsheet Methods through the medium of the indicative content.
• To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning.

Text Production Module Code 5N1422,

8. Objectives of the Programme Module

• To assist the learner to obtain the knowledge to understand the importance and application of good text production techniques.
• To equip the learner with the ability to appreciate the importance of consistent style and layout and apply accepted rules correctly and confidently.
• To enable the learner to acquire a thorough working knowledge of an input device.
• To assist the learner to develop the skills necessary to display a range of business and personal documents attractively to a mailable standard.
• To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning.

The Internet Module Code 5N1611,

9. Objectives of the Programme Module

• To explore with the learner the general facilities provided by the Internet
• To facilitate the learner to develop the technical competence to use the internet to compose, send, receive and store electronic data
• To facilitate the learner to develop the technical competence to access information stored on the internet
• To enable the learner to explore the issues relating to security and confidentiality while using the internet
• To enable the learner to understand the use made of the internet in various environments
• To facilitate the learner to use the internet as a means to work in a collaborative environment
• To facilitate the learner to develop the skills necessary to author pages for the World Wide Web
• To assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational language, literacy and numeracy skills related to the internet through the medium of the indicative content
• To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning.

Word Processing Module Code 5N1358

10. Objectives of the Programme Module

•  To enable the learner develop the practical skills required to use a word processing package and to develop their knowledge of file management techniques
• To enable the students to produce professional mailable documents
• To equip the learner with the skills necessary to use a range of word processing functions
• To assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational language, literacy and numeracy skills related to Word Processing through the medium of the indicative content
• To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning

Work Experience Module Code 5N1356

11. Objectives of the Programme Module

•  To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning
• To enable the learner to plan and prepare for successful participation in a relevant work placement
• To facilitate the learner to explore their personal profile, and match it to appropriate work placement
• To enable the learner to explore a chosen vocational area
• To facilitate the learner to develop an understanding of the world of work and employment, including the rights and responsibilities of both employer and employee
• To assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational language, literacy and numeracy skills related to Work Experience through the medium of the indicative content
• To enable the learner to evaluate their work placement experience including managing feedback from their supervisor in order to inform future career choices /plan

For further information, contact Bernadine on 0860341072 or Office at 0949630235.
Apply online on www.ballyhauniscs.ie