Full time Intermediate Sec/Admin with Events L2

Course

In Tonbridge

£ 700 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Tonbridge

The Diploma in Administration provides candidates with the knowledge and skills essential for the modern office environment. On completion of the course, candidates will have flexible, transferable skills which they will be able to apply not only to an event administration support role, but to a number of secretarial or administrative support positions. Subjects covered include business.

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Location

Start date

Tonbridge (Kent)
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Brook Street, TN9 2PW

Start date

On request

About this course

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above ; English grade C is essential; Maths grade C is preferred Students who have completed other Level 2 qualifications will be considered If you have relevant employment experience this may be accepted as an alternative to qualifications

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Intermediate Sec/Admin with Events L2
The Diploma in Administration provides candidates with the knowledge and skills essential for the modern office environment. On completion of the course, candidates will have flexible, transferable skills which they will be able to apply not only to an event administration support role, but to a number of secretarial or administrative support positions. Subjects covered include business communication, business administration, customer service and teamworking, office procedures, computing and event administration. To achieve the Text Processing Diploma candidates will learn to keyboard effectively, and become proficient in both Word and Powerpoint. The course is suitable for post GCSE candidates or similar qualifications.

Course Content:
OCR Certificate in Administration Level 2

  • Unit 1 Preparing business communications
  • Unit 2 Maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues and customers
  • Unit 3 Working in Business Organisations
  • Unit 4 Following office procedures to complete tasks
  • Unit 5 Create, manage and integrate files
  • Units 1 and 3 are externally examined in June. Units 2 and 4 are assignment based, locally assessed and externally moderated Unit 5 is examined, locally assessed and externally moderated An integral part of the assessment of Unit 2 is demonstrating the ability to deal with colleagues and customers. Students will therefore be required to take an active part in team tasks which will include liaison with customers. OCR Event Administration options:

    • Event Administration Intermediate
    • Business Meetings Intermediate OCR Text Processing Diploma Intermediate
    • :
    • Text Processing, Word Processing, Audio Transcription, Business Presentations OCR Key Skills
    • Working with Others, ICT and Communication at Level 2OCR Diploma in Administration Level 2

    For candidates who achieve the 5 core units of the Certificate in Administration, plus the two Event Administration options, the Diploma in Administration with Event Administration will be claimed.

    Vocational Relevance:
    Employment opportunities are always available for successful candidates. Local firms approach the department each year seeking college leavers for junior secretarial and administrative positions, offering further training. In addition, agency contacts are established during the course and several candidates choose to take temporary work in event administration or other sectors to find out which type of work suits them.

    Awarding body:
    Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR).
    Work Experience / Practical Experience:
    A weeks work experience in May 2010 is an integral part of the course. It is integrated with Working With Others Key Skills.

    Attendance Requirements:
    Full-time. Details regarding expected course timetable and attendance will be given at interview, if available.

    Entry Requirements:

    • A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above
    • ; English grade C is essential; Maths grade C is preferred
    • Students who have completed other Level 2 qualifications will be considered
    • If you have relevant employment experience this may be accepted as an alternative to qualifications



    Accreditation of Prior Learning / Experience:
    If candidates have relevant employment experience this is taken into account as an alternative to qualifications for those returning to education. If candidates have completed Text Processing awards or key skills at level 2 progression to level 3 is expected.

    Entry Process:
    All applicants will be invited to an interview with the tutor, allowing you to find out more and check that the course is the best option for you. Interviews normally take place between January and September of the year in which the course starts.

    Assessment:
    Students are assessed through a mix of continual assessment and final examination.

    Progression Routes:
    Several candidates decide to continue for a second year and take the Diploma in Administration at Advanced level, either with Event Administration, in a Legal Context or with Text Processing

    Career Options:
    Successful candidates will find the job market buoyant with a wide range of administrative support positions. Event Administration is a growth area.

    Related Courses:
    Diploma in Administration Advanced This is suitable for more mature students who have been in the workplace but wish to return to education to gain work based qualifications. It is also a progression route for those who successfully complete their level 2 Diploma in Administration.

    Fees

    Year : Description : Under 19 : Over 19 & on benefits : Over 19 : Overseas
    09/10 : Tuition : £0.00 : £0.00 : £700.00 : £5,800.00
    09/10 : Material : £25.00 : £25.00 : £25.00 : £25.00
    09/10 : Exams : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
    09/10 : Trips : £40.00 : £40.00 : £40.00 : £40.00
    09/10 : Kit : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
    Fees subject to change please enquire on application. For courses lasting more than one year, please note that the fees given above are for the first year only. Similar fees will be due for each subsequent year of the course and will be subject to an inflationary increase on the first year fees.

    Sessions

    Year : Full or Part-time : Level : Start date : End date : Day : Start time : End time
    09/10 : FT : Further Education : 14/9/2009 : 9/7/2010 : : N/A : N/A

    Full time Intermediate Sec/Admin with Events L2

    £ 700 + VAT