C & G Level 1 Certificate in Business and Administration
A Level
In Sketty
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Sketty (Wales)
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Start date
Different dates available
Course Overview:
This qualification is ideal for you if you are just starting out in a new job and want to learn how to carry out basic administrative tasks. It can also be used as a tool to help you regain confidence if you are returning to work after a lengthy career break.
The QCF/ NVQ offers a range of job-specific optional units covering topics such as:
using office equipment
using a filing system
assisting in handling mail
making and receiving telephone calls
using e-mail
using occupational health and safety guidelines when using keyboards
working with other people in a business environment
meeting and welcoming visitors
manage own performance in a business environment
improve own performance in a business environment
The City & Guilds Level 1 QCF/NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration is aimed at those:
still learning and performing daily tasks in business and administration
working in an administrative role within an organisation.
The qualification can help you learn, build on your knowledge and experience. It can also assist in improving your skills, confidence and prospects of getting a more suitable role and career progression.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will have:
attained an accredited qualification
a QCF qualification that gives you greater flexibility when studying and allows you to transfer credits across qualifications. You will be awarded credits for each unit you complete.
the ability to apply the knowledge gained from the course to your work
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About this course
Progression Opportunities:
It allows candidates to progress into a more senior role or possibly (depending on job role) to progress on to the following City & Guilds qualification:
QCF/NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Business and Administration
Entry Requirements:
We would require a pre-course meeting to discuss the course and to establish that this level is suitable for you. We will also check that the candidate has the ability to demonstrate competence in working practices within their current work role.
There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking this NVQ; however candidates must have the potential and opportunity to gain evidence for the qualification in the work place and ideally should be employed or working in a business and administration role. Therefore, employer agreement and consent is essential.
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Subjects
- Confidence Training
- Business and Administration
- Assessor
- Business Administration
- Business Environment
Course programme
Course Delivery:
The NVQ is a competence based qualification, delivered through work based learning. Once an individual training plan is agreed and set up with the candidate, then the assessor will provide the necessary support and guidance. The assessor will assist the candidate in identifying suitable evidence and assessment methods for each unit.
Depending on the unit selected, assessment can be carried out by a variety of different methods e.g. to cover ‘performance’ the candidate portfolio can include evidence such as work products (copies of documents etc), assessor observations, witness testimony and written answers or verbal questioning can be used to confirm knowledge and understanding.
To achieve the Level 1 QCF/NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration, learners must achieve a minimum of 15 credits in total. This is made up of seven credits from the mandatory units in Group A
Level 1 Mandatory Group A
Unit 103 – Work in a business environment
Unit 104 – Communicate in business environment
Optional Group B (minimum of four credits required from this group)
Unit choices are extensive reflecting the diverse business and administration roles in various industries and organisations – examples of unit topics are listed in the course overview above.
Optional Group C (0-4 credits allowed from this group which includes IT imported units)
Additional information
C & G Level 1 Certificate in Business and Administration