Business - Administration (NC) NC
What is special about this course?
The NC Administration SCQF Level 5 course provides an exciting opportunity to gain the skills required for working in an administrative role within any organisation in the public or private sector. As part of the programme there will be the opportunity to plan and take part in a real event and gain valuable experience.
This course is suitable for school leavers or other young people looking for employment in an administrative field; it may also be attractive if you are a mature student wishing to change career direction or return to full or part-time study.
Entry requirements
4 x National 4s or 4 x Standard Grades at General level (or equivalent).
Applications are encouraged from mature students who do not possess formal qualifications but have appropriate understanding and skills to meet the academic demands of the course.
Mandatory Modules
- Word Processing
- Front of Office Skills
- Practical Office Skills and Technologies
- Managing your Time, Resources and Wellbeing
- Processing Business Documents
- Researching and Preparing Presentations
- Event Organisation
- Spreadsheet for Administrators
- Database for Administrators
- Communication
Optional Modules
- Work Placement with Workplace Numeracy
- Skills Development for Administrators
- Developing Skills for Employment
- E-Touch Typing (40wpm)
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
You will study by way of classroom-based lectures and tutorials in college
How long will my course last?
1 Year3 days per week - 21 hours per week inclusive of self-directed study and work placement
Where can I study my course?
- UHI Orkney, Kirkwall
Start date
August
Fees
For finance/funding information – please refer to UHI Orkney Finance.
For course fees – please email ocrevenue@uhi.ac.uk
What can I do on completion of my course?
What can I do on completion of my course?
Academic Progression: You can progress on to our Higher National Certificate (HNC) Business, at Orkney College UHI or another college (conditional on achieving Communication at SCQF Level 6 or one Higher) which can then lead to the BA (Hons) Business Management degree or Graduate Apprenticeship.
Employment/Career: You can apply for a range of administrative employment positions, including Modern Apprenticeships with local organisations. Areas of interest include Reception, Accounts, Events, Office Support, Marketing, plus many more and can be in any industry.
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
This course offers students a qualification that will be accepted by local employers, and the content suits the requirements of local employers when they are looking to fill administration and reception posts.
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