Tel: 01372 841100
Office administration
Up to 39 weeks training plus an Employment Development Placement
Course description
You will work towards a foundation intermediate or advanced level qualification in Office Administration, and gain skills in using the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Pre-entry Requirements:
Good literacy and numeracy required. Keyboarding skills an advantage. A college assessment will be undertaken.
What skills will I learn?
- MS Office, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
- How to be part of a team
- General office duties and administrative skills
- Electronic communications e.g. E-mail and Internet
- Reception and receiving visitors
- Reprographics e.g. laminating, photocopying, and comb-binding
- Ordering and issuing stock
- Mail services - post & franking
- Switchboard
Practical Experience:
During the course, you will offer a range of services to a variety of clients in the College to help you gain practical skills and experience.
What Qualifications can I get?
EDEXEL (BTEC) Diploma in Office Procedures & Services: Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced levels are available, subject to ability.
Employment Opportunities:
You could work in a variety of commercial, charitable or retail organisations in jobs such as Clerical Assistant, Receptionist,
Office Junior or Office Administrator. Our Employment Development Managers will help you to make the right choice.
How do I get on the course?
- Are you unemployed and have a disability? If YES, then …
- Make an appointment to see your Disability Employment Adviser (DEA) at your local Jobcentre Plus office.
For an invite to an Open day call Shirley.Clark@qetc.org
Marketing Coordinator 01372 841152
Success Stories
Lee - Now helping others to learn
Jackie - Now working at the Criminal Justice Unit...
*Qualifications may change to keep in line with current industry requirements
