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Overview
This course provides you with a broad range of office-based skills and knowledge required to undertake a career in office administration. You’ll develop specialist skills in ICT, desktop publishing, communication, research and planning (please see further information in the 'what you study' section below).
This stimulating, learner-focused programme will be delivered to you by our highly professional teaching staff with significant office administration experience and a proven track record of bringing out the best in their students.
On successful completion of this course, you'll be awarded an HNC Administration and Information Technology.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 7. For more information on the framework visit: www.scqf.org.uk/the-framework/.
Minimum entry requirements
- One Higher at Grade C or above in a relevant* subject; OR
- National Certificate in Administration (with at least 3 units at level 6); OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
* relevant academic subjects include English, Administration, Business Management, Economics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Studies or a Science subject.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited to attend a group presentation and interview session. The presentation will give you all of the information you need about the course, this will be followed on the same day by an individual interview where you can tell us why you're interested in this course and ask any specific questions related to your own application.
What you study
You'll study:
- ICT in Business: Word Processing and Presentation Applications.
- Spreadsheets.
- Databases.
- Office Administration.
- Office Technologies.
- Recording Financial Transactions.
- Communications.
- Personal Development Planning.
There will also be various business related units.
After the course
This course prepares you for a career as a Personal Assistant or Administrator in the public and private sectors.
Continuing Study
You can progress on to year two of HND Administration and Information Technology.
How the course is taught
A mixture of class lecturers, practical activities, group tasks and presentations.