Full Time Business BTEC First Certificate

Business BTEC First Certificate
Department: BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Subject area: Secretarial & Administration

Course Code: 2409-1/1 Course Level: 2
Campus/Location: Chaffron Way
Mode of study: FT Days of the week: MON-FRI
Start Date: Sep 13 2010 End Date: Jun 24 2011
Start Time: 9:00AM End Time: 5:00PM
Fees: This course is free if you are under 19. While we will not be able to confirm final fee rates until nearer your enrolment date, you may be eligible for a reduced fee rate if you are over 19.
Course Description:
This Intermediate level course helps you to develop the skills and confidence to work in a modern office environment in a variety of administrative functions.
Course Content:
There are three qualifications gained in this course. BTEC First Certificate in Business,
covering:
· business communication
· providing business and administration support
· exploring business purposes.
BTEC First Certificate in ICT Practitioners, covering:
· using ICT to present information
· ICT supporting organisations
· database software
· spreadsheet software.
OCR Diploma for IT Users Level 1, covering:
· Word
· Access
· Excel
· Web Design
· Powerpoint.
You will also have the opportunity to develop your key work skills in the areas of communication, application of number and IT.
Assessment:
Assessment is by a series of internally and externally-assessed assignments during the course.
Next Steps:
There are many employment opportunities in a wide range of organisations. You may
wish to further your studies whilst working, by gaining an Administration NVQ Level
3, which is available via the Apprenticeship scheme.