This course is aimed at those who wish to get a job in an office. You will learn about office procedures including answering the telephone, filing, and reception duties. You will also gain a range of computer skills at beginner’s level including word processing, internet, presentations and email. You will learn how to lay out office documents. You will also study essential skills and computerised accounts. You will gain the qualifications through various examinations and assessment in: - OCR Text Processing Level 1 - this is a nationally recognised qualification in Text Processing, Word Processing, Audio, Business Presentations, Mail Merge and Speed Keying. Assessment is by means of unit examination. OCR Administration - this qualification will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to undertake administrative duties in a modern office. Assessment is by means of unit examination. BCS ITQ ECDL Level 1 and 2- this qualification covers various units including: Wordprocessing, internet, email, presentations,and Spreadsheets. Essential Skills Literacy, ICT and Numeracy which will be assessed throughout the course.

Successful completion of this course will enable you to progess to the Level 2 Business Administration with IT Skills or to obtain employment in local businesses in administrative posts.