NVQ in Business & Administration Level 1

Course information:
NVQ in Business & Administration Level 1

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 such as the Level 2 NVQ in Business and Administration.
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

4 units â€"

2 mandatory and

2 optional:

Mandatory:

Unit 101 Carry out your responsibilities at work

Unit 102 Work within your business environment

Optional

Unit 103 Welcome visitors

Unit 104 Handle mail

Unit 105 Store and retrieve information

Unit 106 Use IT to exchange information

Unit 107 Word Processing software

Unit 108 Make and receive telephone calls

Unit 109 Use office equipment

Unit 110 Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety

OCR Level 1 Certificate in Text Processing which includes Text Processing, Word Processing and Audio Transcription


OCR Level 1 Certificate/Diploma for IT Users - which includes
* File Management and e-Document Production
* Creating Spreadsheets and Graphs
* Database Manipulation
* Create an e-Production (PowerPoint)
* On-line Communication


NCFE

Foundation Certificate in Employment Skills
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.

NCFE qualification is internally assessed assignments.

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 D-G, or a BTEC Introductory or level 1 qualification 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.

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 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.