Office Administration with AI Level 6 Westport (New for 2026)

Course Outline:

This Office Administration course is the perfect choice for anyone looking to build practical skills for today’s workplace. Designed to prepare students for a modern office environment, it also offers an excellent foundation for further studies in business, computing, and accountancy. There is a mandatory work placement, giving students hands-on experience in a busy office setting. This qualification can be used as a stepping stone to third level education. making it ideal for those who want both career readiness and academic progression.

• Communications 6N1950
• Administration Practice 6N4169
• Payroll Manual and Computerised 6N4005
• Word Processing 6N4977
• Spreadsheet 6N4089
• Front Office Skills 6N4186
• Payroll – Manual and Computerised 6N4005
• Work Experience 6N1946
• Introduction to AI

Course Duration:

This is a one-year full time course and runs from September to May.

Award

Successful completion of this course will result in a QQI Level 6 Certificate in Office Administration, 6M5013

Entry Requirements

A Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent is required, although exceptions are given to mature students who are over 23 years of age. Acceptance to the course is subject to interview.

Course Progression

There are wide range of progression opportunities available for FET graduates via the CAO website. Please view the entry requirements for all Higher Education colleges here: https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&s=fetac

Career Options

• Office Management
• Administrative Officer (Accountants office, Solicitors office, Doctors surgery or any administrative environment in the public or private sector)
• Receptionist
• Sales assistant
• Marketing assistant
• Further studies leading to Management, Programming, Software Development, Computer Gaming, Legal Studies, etc.

Fees

There are no fees to study this course. .