IT in Business - Word Processing and Presentation Applications (SQA HN Unit F84C 34)

Credit points and level: 2 HN credits at SCQF level 7: (16 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 7)

This is a self study course which means you can study at home, workplace or wherever you choose at times that are convenient for you. You do not have any classes to attend.

This Unit is designed to develop skills and knowledge in word processing and presentation packages to aid business communication. This Unit will be relevant to candidates who are interested in a career in administration with a particular focus in document production and presentation.

On completion of the Unit the candidate should be able to:

1. Produce business documents using word processing software.
2. Perform a mail merge.
3. Evaluate the impact of current legislation in relation to information and equipment.
4. Create a business presentation using presentation software. Credit points and level:

2 HN credits at SCQF level 7: (16 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 7)

For further information on this course, please visit the SQA website

The materials for this course are provided as web-pages for you to work through online. As you progress through the course materials you will find written explanations of each feature, followed by practical exercises.

You will be supported throughout the course by a specialist Distance Learning Tutor. Your tutor will contact you (via your College email account) within 7-10 working days of receiving your welcome letter and materials. As you progress they will continue to make regular contact to offer support and guidance, usually by e-mail but sometimes by phone, to ensure you are making good progress and to support your learning throughout. Please note that you must be able to study independently through the course materials.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

To complete this course you must undertake three written assessments which are undertaken under Open Book Controlled Conditions. This means that you can use your notes in accordance with the rules of the assessment.

Your Tutor will mark your all your certified assessments. Any re-submissions, known as remediation, will also be directed and remarked by your tutor. Your work will then be cross-marked by an in college subject expert, a process called moderation. It is only then that a result can be sent to the Awarding Body for certification.

A Pass is not final until all crosschecking procedures have been successfully completed. Your pass will be notified to the SQA for certification.

Assessments are booked through the BCD team.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

It would be beneficial if you have achieved competence in a relevant Word Processing qualification or recent relevant work experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Please click here for a list of the technical requirements for this course. You must also have the following Microsoft Office 2013 software installed:

• Word 2013

Please note: Microsoft Works cannot be used or this course.