Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) Courses
E-Business (BEBXX Level 5)

This course prepares the student for work using modern technology in a business environment. Students will study subjects such as The Internet, Web Authoring, E-Business, Marketing as well as the usual business areas.

Note: Learners may submit a maximum of two components from Level 4 and a maximum of one component from Level 6.

Components from Level 4 will have a value of 0.5 while those from Level 6 will have a value of 1 unless otherwise specified.

eBusiness Studies Level 5
Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• appreciate the role played by technology in business today
• appreciate the opportunities presented by eBusiness
• understand the potential social, legal and economic impact of eBusiness
• recognise the importance of network security to eBusiness activity

Web Authoring Level 5
Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• be familiar with Hypertext Marking Language (HTML) tags and the use of HTML editors
• design, construct and maintain Web pages and site
• acquire the necessary skills and knowledge of design principles for supporting the building, testing and refining of Web pages and sites

Internet Level 5
Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• understand the general facilities provided by the internet
• develop the technical competence to use the internet to compose, send, receive and store electronic mail
• develop the technical competence to access information stored on the internet
• be familiar with the issues relating to security and confidentiality while using the internet
• understand the use made of the internet in various environments
• develop the skills necessary to author page for the World Wide Web

Communications Level 5
Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• develop an awareness of the essential role played by communication in human interaction
• acquire communication skills relevant to vocational and personal development
• understand the communicative principles and practices involved in gathering and relaying information
• acquire the skills and confidence to convey and interpret meaning, in writing, orally and visually
• develop a critical awareness of communications messages and media
• explore the use of modern communication and information technology, and its application in personal and vocational life

Work Experience Level 5
Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• develop critical awareness of the changing nature of work
• set achievable goals for work experience
• utilise learning opportunities presented in the work environment
• apply work skills to consolidate learning in the vocational area
• understand how work is planned and organised at different levels in a specific vocational area
• appreciate the importance of safety and welfare in the workplace
• develop capabilities, both personal and vocational, to successfully meet challenges in the workplace
• review career choices in the light of their own aspirations, experience, abilities and available options
• explore future employment opportunities (including opportunities for self employment, contract work, work in the social economy, etc)

Database Methods Level 5
Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• understand databases and their range of applications
• use databases for a range of applications
• create databases from design specification(s)
• utilise a wide range of database functions in order to manipulate, interrogate and output information
• create a database according to a given brief, under time constraint
• demonstrate personal initiative and resourcefulness in responding to database assignments

Marketing Practice Level 5
Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• be familiar with the principles and practices of marketing
• be able to work effectively as a marketing assistant
• understand the functions of a marketing department
• understand the role of marketing in everyday life

Word Processing Level 5
Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• acquire a thorough working knowledge of a word processing package
• be familiar with an operating system
• develop the skills of personal initiative and resourcefulness
• develop good work practices in relation to the use of the computer, printer and materials
• acquire the skills necessary to produce attractive documents to mailable standard

Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised Level 5
Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• acquire an understanding of basic bookkeeping concepts and terminology
• acquire the knowledge and skills to record transactions in a manual accounts system and draw up a trial balance
• understand the main components of a computer system, and acquire the skills to carry out various housekeeping tasks
• appreciate the advantages of computerised accounts, and be aware of the various accounts packages available
• appreciate the importance of data accuracy and confidentiality in financial transactions
• appreciate the importance of regular back- up of data in a computerised accounts system

Payroll Manual and Computerised Level 5
Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to use both manual and computerised payroll systems
• understand the essential and appropriate terminology associated with personal taxation
• appreciate the importance of accuracy and security in preparing and maintaining payroll records
• acquire the knowledge and understanding of how the cumulative, emergency and temporary tax systems operate

Business Management Level 6
Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• appreciate the role and importance of the management function
• understand how organisations need to adapt to a dynamic and changing environment
• develop their knowledge and understanding of the management process
• develop effective management skills
• appreciate the importance of effective communication within organisations.