DIPLOMA IN ADMINSTRATION

The main qualification is the OCR Diploma in Administration (Business Professional) which is available at Levels 1 and 2. This qualification enables the learner to demonstrate their understanding of the procedures that are in place in the modern office. In addition to the above Diploma the following additional subjects are also offered: Communication Skills through Business Administration (Agored) Key Skills Application of Number Level 1 OCR Text Processing (Business Professional) Award/Certificate/Diploma at Levels 1/2/3 ECDL Essentials and ECDL Extra (ITQ Level 2) Essential Skills Wales Application of Number Level 1 or 2, Improve Own Learning Level 3 and Communications Level 2 and a one day Welsh in the Workplace (Agored)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Students are required to undertake work experience on either a Monday or Friday in a workplace to be arranged between the individual student and tutors. Additionally, there will be a 2 week block in the spring term when students will be expected to attend their allocated work place in order to experience a full-time employment situation. This element of the course is compulsory and unauthorised absences or behavioural issues will be dealt with as part of the college disciplinary procedure.

How you will gain the qualification

Assessment is by continual assessment and also by external time constrained examinations which take place throughout the year.

What qualifications you need

4 GCSEs at E grade.

Where to next

This course will help to equip students for general administrative occupations in all areas of business and administration.