OCR NVQ Level 3 Business Administration (I)

OCR NVQ Level 3 Business Administration (I) AAA0285

Is it for me?
The part-time course is suitable for you if you are currently employed in administration/secretarial and wish to gain or increase your qualifications.
The full-time course is suitable for you if you would like to be employed in an administration/secretarial role and wish to gain or increase your qualifications.

What do I need?
You should already have NVQ Level 2 Administration or considerable experience in the administration/secretarial sector.
If you are interested in doing the programme but are uncertain whether you have the appropriate qualification background, please contact the Course Leader who will be pleased to advise.

What will I study?
The course aims to provide a National Vocational Qualification at Level 3 through the production of a portfolio of evidence for assessment. Throughout the course you will be assessed for prior learning and this may be used towards the evidence required. There are 2 mandatory units and 4 optional units. The mandatory units are:

• Carry out your responsibilities at work
• Work within your business environment

4 optional units are then chosen; if you have chosen the part-time mode of study, these options can relate to your current work role and can also be the same as the full-time route.

For the full-time course your optional units may include:

• Prepare text from notes
• Supervise an office facility
• Plan, organise and support meetings
• Design and produce documents

Where will I study?
Baltic Campus
You'll be based at our fantastic £39million Baltic campus on the quayside. The campus has a prime location on Gateshead quayside, and state-of-the-art facilities including a Jacuzzi, gym and sauna, a 200 seat theatre, state-of-the-art classrooms, training kitchen and restaurant, refectory, bistro and vending areas.

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed continually throughout the course; if you are full-time this will take place at the college. If you are part-time you will be assessed in your normal place of work.
There are no exams if you study on the part-time programme.

How will I be taught?
You will be taught by Subject Specialists and will experience a variety of teaching and learning styles: teamwork, independent learning, projects, assignments, theory and practical activities, using the latest in ICT technology, on-line resources and fantastic learning facilities.

What qualification will I get?
OCR NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Can I go onto further study?
The OCR NVQ has national accreditation and can lead to improved career prospects or further study, e.g. NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration, NVQ Level 4 in Management, Association of Accounting Technicians or the Foundation Degree in Business.

What are the career opportunities?
Candidates with this qualification may progress within their current place of employment or alternatively seek Administrative Managerial employment.

Financial information
If you are aged 16-18 and study on a full-time programme then your course is free.
If you are over 18, and your course is not free, then grants and loans may be available to help towards course fees. .

How do I apply?
An interview is required for this course. You can drop in to our Baltic Campus to complete an application form.