FullTime Key Administration and Business Skills (KABS)

Awarding Body

OCR

Course Content

This course is specifically designed for mature entrants. No specific qualifications are required and individual candidates will be advised on the appropriate level and skills for their specific needs. Candidates can select from a diverse range of administrative and business skills units.

Course Features

This course is also available at Graig campus

Flexible course tailored to meet individual needs

Attendance may be negotiated to suit those with family or work commitments

The option of being taught and assessed through the medium of Welsh is available

Provides opportunities for students to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for working in an administrative and business environment

Delivered by a highly experienced course team

Students achieve a range of nationally and internationally recognised qualifications

Provides a firm foundation for a range of administrative roles
Career Prospects and Progression

Students have successfully gained employment in banks, the media, legal practices, accountancy firms, health and local authority and many other private and public organisations.

Modules

Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists (AMSPAR), Medical Terminology Certificate, AMSPAR Intermediate Diploma in Medical Reception, NVQ Business and Administration Levels 1 or 2, English and Welsh keyboarding, text and word processing (basic, intermediate and advanced stages) or Prosesau Geiriau (Safon 1, 2 a 3), audio transcription (basic, intermediate and advanced) and/or Clywgopio (Safon 1, 2 a 3), medical and legal word processing, as well as medical and legal audio transcription, business presentations using PowerPoint, mailmerge, document presentation, shorthand, CLAIT or ECDL, EDI Certificate in Administration (Level 2), employment and interview skills and Association of Accounting Technician (AAT) at foundation level.

Method of Assessment

Students will be assessed via external examinations, assignments and/or a portfolio of work depending on the modules they have chosen to study.

Course Length

One year

Time of Delivery

Daytime

Campus

Pibwrlwyd Campus

Bilingual Provision

The majority of this course can be studied bilingually

Entry Requirements

This course is aimed at mature students aged 21 years and over. No formal qualifications or previous experience are required although it is also suitable for individuals who wish to up-skill. Prospective students are encouraged to discuss their specific needs with relevant tutors.

Full-time or Part-time

FullTime