Introduction to Administration with Business (Level 4)

This Introduction to Administration with Business course is designed for those who are new to office administration and IT packages. It is also appropriate for those who would like to improve their basic skills.

You will gain up-to-date skills needed to work in an office environment and will practice working on a busy reception desk and learn practical job skills. This course is a great way to progress to further study and learn the administration skills needed for a modern office.

What will I learn?

• Communication in Administration 
• Influences on Business 
• Bookkeeping 
• IT Solutions for Administrators 
• Administrative Practices 
• Word Processing 
• Office Activities 
• Customer Care 

Entry requirements (minimum)

• No entry requirements 
• Applications are invited from those without formal qualifications, but who have relevant work/life experience. 

Entry requirement equivalency table

• If you do not meet the entry criteria for your chosen course, you may be offered an alternative course in the same subject area.

Employer and industry links

• The College has employer links with a variety of organisations. As part of your course you may go on a trip to visit an organisation and/or guest speakers may be brought into the College to give workshops and presentations.

Jobs and further study

• NQ Business, Finance and IT - Level 5
• NQ Business Management - Level 5
• NQ Business with IT - Level 5
• NQ Medical Administration (Level 5)

If you wish to progress, you should gain a high grade in your exam and pass all units, as well as having an excellent academic reference and attendance 
This course will also prepare you for administrative work in an office environment across a wide range of industries.

Making an application
For courses starting in August, you can make up to two applications.

• Applications are made to a course and a first choice of campus. If the course is oversubscribed at your first choice you will be automatically considered for alternative sites and may be made an offer without a further application.