NVQ in Business & Administration Level 2

Course information:
NVQ in Business & Administration Level 2

Course summary:
The course provides a whole range of work-related activities/qualifications giving a good basis for entry into employment in the field of business administration or to progress to further vocational qualifications.
You will develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life. You will develop both as a person and an employee.
Practical work experience is offered during the course.

Course content:

NVQ in Business and Administration consists of

five units â€"

2 mandatory and

3 optional:

Mandatory:

Unit 201 Carry out your responsibilities at work

Unit 202 Work within your own business environment

Optional units include:

Unit 203 Maintain customer relations

Unit 204 Manage diary systems

Unit 205 Organise business travel and accommodation

Unit 206 Deal with visitors

Unit 209 Store, retrieve and archive information

Unit 210 Research and report information

Unit 211 Organise and support meetings

Unit 212 Use IT systems 2

Unit 213 Use IT to exchange information 2

Unit 214 Word processing software 2

Unit 215 Spreadsheet software 2

Unit 216 Database software 2

Unit 217 Presentation software 2

Unit 219 Use a telephone system

Unit 220 Operate office equipment


OCR Level 2 Certificate in Text Processing which includes Text Processing, Word Processing and Audio Transcription


OCR Level 2 Certificate for IT Users - which includes

one mandatory unit
* Integrated e-Document Production
and

two optional units from the following:
* Manipulating Spreadsheets and Graphs
* Creating and Using a Database
* Design an e-Presentation
* Electronic Communication.

Key Skills â€" Communication, Application of Number and ICT

Assessment procedure:
NVQ qualifications are competence-based. A variety of assessment methods are used in the construction of the learner†s portfolio.
OCR qualifications are externally assessed examinations.
Key Skills are a combination of examination and internally assessed assignment.

Entry requirements:
This vocational and practical programme will be suitable for learners who have a good standard of literacy and numeracy and achievement at GCSE at grades C and above or a level 1 NVQ in Business and Administration or in a related subject such as Business, Retail and Administration or other related qualifications.
All students must be interviewed before being offered a place on the course.

Qualifications achieved:
NVQ in Business and Administration Level 2

Progression opportunities:
Successful candidates will be able to apply for a range of jobs in the administrative field. Alternatively you might progress to higher level BTEC qualifications.

Free study and financial support:
Most full-time students do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, if you have just left school, you may be eligible for an Educational Maintenance Allowance.