The programme aims to provide learners with the skill, knowledge and competence in the core areas of Information and Communication Systems, Database and Spreadsheet methods.

The successful completion of the QQI L5 Major Award in Information Processing will enable applicants to work under supervision in a range of information processing contexts to restore, retrieve and process information.

Learning Outcomes
1. Display a broad range of knowledge, skills and competence in the field of information processing.

2. Apply a broad range of information and communication, database and spreadsheet skills effectively in the managed learning and work experience environment.

3. Demonstrate a broad range of specified cognitive and practical skills related to their elective module choices.

4. Display an ability to interact positively and effectively, with a considerable degree of responsibility and autonomy, in both individual and team contexts, in the managed learning environment and the learner’s individual work experience situation.

5. Demonstrate a specified range of knowledge, skills and competence, which is determined by their elective module choices, as required for their chosen career path.

6. Engage productively in a supervised learning and external work experience environment.