Intermediate 1 Administration

Why Administration?

The practical approach used in this course, developing basic ICT skills, makes it an excellent preparation for any career which involves the use of ICT equipment. You will learn to carry out administrative tasks and acquire skills in processing, sorting, checking, storing and outputting information in a modern organisational environment. These skills will help to develop your own personal effectiveness.

Entry to the course:

At the discretion of the school but students should be able to demonstrate basic communication skills.

Course Outline

There are three compulsory units in this course –

Administrative Support

You will learn to

·         deal with the basic administrative tasks carried out in a business

·         help arrange business travel and accommodation

·         contribute to the health, safety and security of the workplace.

Information Technology: Office Applications

You will learn

·         computer skills such as the use of modern business administration software packages

·         how to use electronic methods of communication such as the Internet

Word Processing

You will develop skills in

·         using the keyboard

·         producing simple correspondence

Core Skills

·         Int.1 Problem Solving (Critical Thinking, Planning and Organising, Reviewing and Evaluating )

·         Int.1 Communication (Oral )

·         Int.1 IT ( Using Information Technology )

Assessment

This course is assessed both by an external SQA examination and assessment of course work in school/college by the teacher in accordance with SQA guidelines.

Progression

Successful completion of this course may lead to:

Intermediate 2 in

·         Administration

Education (VQ); Training (VQ); Employment in

·         Administration & Management

·         Computing & ICT

·         Hospitality, Catering & Tourism

·         Transport & Distribution.

Further advice and information on these options is available from your subject teacher, guidance teacher/adviser and careers adviser.