Business and Administration

NVQ Level 1

This is a one-year competence-based course, designed to enable students to develop the basic knowledge and self-discipline needed to provide a good background in administration. No formal entry qualifications are necessary.

Course content:

Teamwork
Routine documents
Risks to health and safety

Plus 2 optional units

NVQ Level 2

This two-year course is designed to enable students to develop their skills to meet the needs of today's employment market. Entry requirements are Administration NVQ Level 1 or previous relevant experience.

Course content:

Teamwork
Plan, organise and improve work
Communicate information
Prepare and print documents using a computer
Actions to reduce health and safety

Plus 3 further optional units

NVQ Level 3

The aim of this two-year course is to enable students to develop their supervisory skills and to further their knowledge of the working environment. Entry requirements are Administration NVQ Level 2 or previous relevant experience.

Course content:

Effective working relationships
Improvement of performance
Co-ordinating administration services
Research, prepare and supply information

Plus 4 further optional units