Full Time Business and Administration - NVQ

Business and Administration - NVQ
This course would prepare you for work in an administrative context and you will therefore develop administrative and computer skills. You will want to pursue this course because you are keen to further develop such skills. This would be the course for you if you wish to gain qualifications that will enable you to secure employment as a secretary, receptionist, office manager or personal assistant. These skills are very important to employers and will assist you greatly in finding work. You do not necessarily need to be seeking a career in administration since the administrative and computer skills you learn will provide a solid foundation for many careers. You can also join this course if you are unemployed or already in employment the course can be tailored to meet your own needs and those of your employer.

Course duration:
This will depend on your qualifications or experience when you come into college. It is possible to follow the course over a period of 1 year.

Level:
1,2 and 3 - Each level takes 1 year.

Full/Part Time :
Full TIme

What will I need to follow the course?

GCSE Grade A*-E in either

English or Welsh

GNVQ Foundation Level

Entry requirements may be different for adults.

Where will I study:
D,P

What will I study?
This course gives you the skills you need to work in an office. You will learn how to make effective use of computers and how to deal with people. You can study the course if you are already in work and want to learn new skills. Some people take this course after they have completed a degree. The course is also very suitable for those who want to return to work. You will be assessed on entry onto the course and advised as to which level is most appropriate for you depending on your qualifications and experience.

Will I have to sit any examinations?
You will be assessed by your tutor as you carry out administrative tasks at the college and on work placement. Candidates in employment will be able to present evidence of work carried out at their workplace. You will have the opportunity to take examinations using a computer, eg word processing and audio transcription examinations. You may also have the opportunity to take a Computer Literacy assessment.

What will I have at the end of the course?
You will be awarded an NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration at the appropriate level as well as certificates for any other examinations/assessments you will have passed.

What next?
You can seek work or apply to study for a higher qualification.